Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS)
Authors are invited to submit original, high-quality manuscripts that have not been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. All submissions must comply with the editorial policies, publication ethics, and formatting requirements of International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS).

1. Scope of the Journal

IJHESS welcomes manuscripts in:

  • Health Sciences
  • Economics and Business
  • Social Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies integrating health, economics, and social sciences

2. Types of Manuscripts

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
  • Case Studies
  • Policy Analysis
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Short Communications

3. Manuscript Structure

Research Articles

  1. Title
  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
  3. Abstract (150–250 words)
  4. Keywords (3–5)
  5. Introduction
  6. Methods
  7. Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Declarations
  11. References

Review Articles

  1. Title
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Main Discussion
  6. Conclusion
  7. Declarations
  8. References

4. Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Paper size: A4
  • Font: Cambria
  • Font size: 10 pt
  • Line spacing: Single (1.0)
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)
  • Text alignment: Justified

5. Citation and References

IJHESS uses the APA Style (7th Edition). Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. References should primarily consist of recent and relevant scholarly literature.

6. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
  • Each table and figure must include a descriptive title.
  • Images should have high resolution and clear readability.
  • Sources must be acknowledged where applicable.

7. Publication Ethics

  • Original and unpublished manuscripts only.
  • No simultaneous submission to another journal.
  • All authors must approve the submitted version.
  • Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards.
  • Any conflict of interest must be disclosed.

8. Submission Process

  1. Register/Login to the journal website.
  2. Upload the manuscript.
  3. Complete all metadata.
  4. Upload supplementary files (if required).
  5. Confirm the submission.

9. Review Process

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening, plagiarism checking, and a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two independent reviewers. Editorial decisions include:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

10. Copyright

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJHESS the right to publish and disseminate the article under the journal's Open Access policy.

11. Contact Information

Editorial Office

International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS)
Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu
Jalan Rusdi Toana No.1, Talise, Mantikulore
Palu 94118, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Email: ijhess@unismuhpalu.ac.id