Author Guidelines &
Submission Manual:
Every Detail Properly Spelt Out
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
Preparing Your Manuscript Checklist
Formatting and Templates
- Word (.doc/.docx) or LaTeX template.
- Double-blind review preparation.
References Style
- Numbered citation system (e.g., [1], [2]).
- Comprehensive bibliography with DOIs.
Figure and Table Guidelines
- Min 300 DPI images.
- Tables in editable text.
- Clear captions.
Title Page & Abstract
- Author affiliations, contact details.
- Structured Abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Keywords).
Required Sections
- Introduction, Methods (incl. Ethics), Results, Discussion, Funding, Authors' Contributions.
Double-spaced lines, 1" margins, Times New Roman, consistent headings.
[1] A. Bello, et al., IJDHDS, 2(1):12-25, 2026. DOI: Comprehensive bibliography with DOIs...
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