Author Guidelines
The Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Mother Health (ISSN: 3066-9855) is committed to publishing high-quality, impactful research that advances our understanding of women’s health. To ensure the success of your submission and to facilitate a smooth peer review process, we ask that authors carefully follow the guidelines outlined below. These instructions are designed to help authors prepare their manuscripts for submission and ensure that all accepted articles meet the highest standards of scientific rigor and clarity.
1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
We accept a wide range of manuscript types, including:
Original Research Articles: These should present original findings from clinical trials, laboratory studies, or field research, contributing to the advancement of gynecology, obstetrics, or maternal health.
Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews that summarize the current state of knowledge on a particular topic in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics, or maternal health. Review articles should provide critical insights into gaps in knowledge and suggest areas for future research.
Clinical Case Reports: These articles provide detailed reports of unique or rare clinical cases, offering valuable lessons for practitioners in the field of women’s health.
Short Communications: Brief reports of significant findings that warrant rapid publication. These should present novel ideas or new discoveries that are of immediate relevance to the field.
Methodological Papers: Articles focused on new methodologies, techniques, or tools in gynecology, obstetrics, or maternal health that could improve research or clinical practices.
Commentaries and Opinion Articles: Thought-provoking articles that discuss emerging trends, challenges, or important topics in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics, and maternal health.
2. Manuscript Preparation
Language and Style
Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English. Authors for whom English is not the first language are encouraged to have their manuscript professionally edited before submission.
The journal follows a formal academic writing style, free of jargon or colloquialisms. Please ensure that your writing is accessible to both clinical practitioners and researchers.
Formatting
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
Use 1-inch margins on all sides and double-space the text.
The preferred font is Times New Roman, 12-point size.
Include page numbers on all pages.
Title and Abstract
The title should be descriptive and concise, accurately reflecting the content of the article. It should not exceed 15 words.
The abstract should be between 150-250 words and summarize the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions of the research. It should be clear, concise, and free of references to figures, tables, or citations.
Keywords
Authors should provide 4-6 keywords that are relevant to the content of the manuscript. These will help potential readers find the article and improve searchability.
Headings and Subheadings
Manuscripts should be organized using clear, appropriate headings and subheadings. The main sections should include:
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
References should be cited in-text using the APA citation style (e.g., Smith, 2020).
The reference list should also follow APA format, with full details of all sources cited in the text. This includes journal articles, books, and websites.
Example of in-text citation:
(Smith, 2020)
Example of reference list entry:
Smith, J. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume (Issue), page numbers. https://doi.org/xx.xxx
Figures and Tables
All figures and tables should be numbered consecutively and referenced in the text.
Each figure and table should have a descriptive caption that provides enough context to be understood independently of the text.
High-quality images and graphs must be provided in separate files, preferably in .jpg or .png format. Please ensure that all images are of sufficient resolution.
3. Submission Process
Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system. Authors must create an account, log in, and follow the instructions to upload the manuscript, figures, tables, and any supplementary material.
Cover Letter: A cover letter must accompany the manuscript. This letter should state that the manuscript is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and that all authors approve of the submission. The cover letter should also briefly describe the significance of the work.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial interests, affiliations, or any other factors that may have influenced the research.
4. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Mother Health undergo a double-blind peer review process. The editorial team will assign the manuscript to appropriate experts in the field for evaluation. The reviewers will assess the quality, originality, and relevance of the research, and provide feedback for revision.
Manuscripts may be accepted, revised, or rejected based on the reviewers’ recommendations.
Authors are expected to address reviewers’ comments and revise their manuscripts accordingly. A response letter explaining how the comments were addressed must accompany the revised manuscript.
5. Article Processing Charges
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of publishing the manuscript. Details regarding the APC will be provided during the submission process.
6. Ethical Guidelines
Authors are expected to follow ethical research guidelines. Studies involving human or animal subjects must have received ethical approval from a recognized institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee.
Authors must ensure that they have properly cited all sources of data and ideas that are not their own and must follow ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
7. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work but grant the journal a license to publish under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. This license allows others to freely distribute, remix, and adapt the work, provided the original authors are credited.
8. Revision Process
If revisions are required after peer review, authors must revise their manuscript and submit a detailed response letter. This letter should explain how each reviewer’s comment has been addressed in the revised manuscript.
