Submissions
As part of the submission process,
authors are required to check off
their submission's compliance.
Submission Compliance Checklist
Submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
Original Work
Original Work
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
File Format
File Format
Submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
References
References
URLs for the references have been provided where available.
Formatting
Formatting
Text is single-spaced; uses 12-point font; employs italics rather than underlining.
Illustrations
Illustrations
All illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at appropriate points.
Guidelines Adherence
Guidelines Adherence
Text adheres to stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in Author Guidelines.
Important Notice
Authors must check all compliance items before submission. Non-compliant submissions will be returned without review.
JHSSI Welcomes
Formats for JHSSI International Contributions
JHSSI accepts a wide range of scholarly contributions to accommodate diverse research outputs and academic communications.
Article Preparation Guidelines
Manuscript Title
Not more than 50 words, no abbreviations. Brief phrase describing contents.
The title should be concise and descriptive, accurately reflecting the paper's content without using abbreviations.
Author Information
Full names, affiliations, and contact details of corresponding author.
Include telephone, fax, and email address for the corresponding author. All contributing authors must be listed.
Abstract
Informative and self-explanatory, 300 words or less. Include background, methods, results, conclusion.
Use standard nomenclature, no abbreviations. Follow with keywords (3-10) and abbreviations list.
Text Formatting
Single-spaced, 12-point font, italics instead of underlining.
Proper formatting ensures consistency and readability across all submissions.
Manuscript Text Structure
Introduction
Set the tone, provide study background, related literature, and proposed approach.
Materials & Methods
Full descriptions of materials, participants, interventions, comparisons, and analysis.
Results
Complete details of experiments needed to support study conclusions. Written in past tense.
Discussion
Interpretation of data, significance of findings, and relation to previous research.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of people, funds, grant details, and other contributions.
References
List of cited publications. Numbered citation method used.
Structure Guidelines
Results and Discussion may be combined or separate sections. Figure captions and tables should be placed at the end of the manuscript.
References Formatting
Liokmli UK (1970) Emerging proteins for the treatment and evaluation of bacteriophage T4. Nature 257: 580-585.
Brufic T, Rudy G, Hoikjuman G, Hadmer J, Hfgrison L (1988) Prediction of MHC class II-binding peptides using an evolutionary algorithm and artificial neural network. Bioinformatics 15: 131-140.
Dofgtyenko V, Ayhch L, Vituhjuiina M, Kolfdgfolova A, Livshits V, et al. (2007) YddG from Escherichia coli promotes export of aromatic amino acids. FEMS Microbiol Lett 275: 312-318.
Note: List first five authors then 'et al.'
Bafdot JK (1989) Principles of drug disposition in domestic animals: The basis of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology. (1stedn), R.B. Skiloers Company, New Delhi, London, Wellington.
Zghng X (2016) Bioinformatics tools for differential analysis of proteomic expression profiling data from clinical samples. CC CRC Press.
Note: Include edition and publisher location
Hofmfgn T (2001) The Cluster-Abstraction Model: unsupervised learning of topic hierarchies from text data. Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence.
Note: Include conference proceedings details
Electronic Journal Articles Entrez Programming Utilities http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NGH28690/
Note: Provide full URL with access date
Reference Guidelines
- •Use numbered citation (citation-sequence) method
- •Multiple citations: [1,5-7,28]
- •Provide online links for each reference
Important Notes
- •Only published or accepted manuscripts
- •No meeting abstracts or unpublished work
- •Personal communications require author letter
Tables & Figures Guidelines
Tables
Table Format
RequiredSubmit as .doc format. Double-spaced throughout including headings and footnotes.
Numbering
RequiredNumbered consecutively in Arabic numbers with headings and legends.
Self-Explanatory
RequiredTables must be understandable without reference to the text.
Figures
File Formats
Required.doc, TIFF, JPEG. Photoshop files for layered images.
Resolution
RequiredLine Art: 800 dpi, Combination: 600 dpi, Halftone: 300 dpi.
Numbering
RequiredArabic numerals, upper-case letters for parts (Figure 1A).
Additional Table Guidelines
- •Use as few tables as possible
- •Each table on separate page
- •Do not duplicate data in text and tables
Figure Legend Guidelines
- •Start with title and include sufficient description
- •Do not repeat legend information in text
- •Type legends in numerical order on separate sheet
Supplementary Information
Supplemental Data
JHSSI maintains an online repository for supplemental information
Includes detailed methods, validation, or experimental results
Attached to manuscript in online journal only
Optional submission with manuscript
Files posted in concurrence with online article
File size within permitted limits. Images maximum 640 x 480 pixels (9 x 6.8 inches at 72 PPI).
Unpublished, Cited Works
Mimeos of cited manuscripts not yet in print must be submitted
Included as part of submission package
Essential for proper peer review
Treated confidentially by editorial team
Conflict of Interest
Potential conflicts must be reported at submission
Research funding from outside affiliation must be disclosed
Declaration included within manuscript
Ensures transparency and ethical standards
Plagiarism Policy
JHSSI uses latest software to screen submissions
Content checked against previously published work
Authors must refine similar work appearing elsewhere
Reserves right to reject plagiarized submissions
Includes online publications, theses, and dissertations
Authors must document (cite and reference) any ideas or words taken from intellectual endeavours.
Format Requirements
- •Separate items mentioned at appropriate points in main text
- •Summary diagram/figure as Supplementary Information (optional)
- •Submitted as single PDF file where possible
Submission Guidelines
- •Submit with manuscript for online version
- •Not provided in hardcopy version
- •Ensure file compatibility and accessibility
Final Submission Checklist
Ensure all items are checked before final submission
File Format
OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format
Spacing & Font
Single-spaced, 12-point font, italics instead of underlining
URLs Provided
URLs for references provided where available
Figure Placement
All illustrations placed within text at appropriate points
Style Adherence
Text follows stylistic and bibliographic requirements
Originality Check
Submission not previously published or under consideration elsewhere
Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?
Ensure all guidelines are followed for smooth submission and review process.
For questions or clarification, please contact editor@jhssi.org