Authors intending to submit manuscripts to International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS) are required to follow the submission guidelines below to ensure a smooth editorial and review process.
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system. Authors are required to register and log in before submitting their manuscripts.
During submission, authors must complete all required metadata, including:
Title of the manuscript
Author(s) information
Institutional affiliation
Email address of the corresponding author
Abstract
Keywords
References
Submitted manuscripts must:
Be original and unpublished
Not be under review or consideration by another journal or publisher
Be free from plagiarism and unethical publication practices
Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of their work.
Manuscripts may be submitted in:
English
Authors are encouraged to ensure that the language used is clear, academic, and grammatically correct.
Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the journal template and formatting requirements, including:
Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
Times New Roman, 10 pt
1.0 line spacing
A4 paper size
Standard margins
Proper citation and reference style (APA Style latest edition)
Manuscripts that do not follow the formatting guidelines may be returned for revision before review.
The manuscript should include:
Title
Author(s) Name and Affiliation
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Methodology / Research Method
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Additional sections such as acknowledgments or appendices may be included when necessary.
Authors must ensure that:
All co-authors have approved the manuscript submission
Data and findings are accurate and reliable
Proper citations and acknowledgments are provided
Ethical approval has been obtained where applicable
Any conflicts of interest are disclosed
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and institutional regulations.
All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using similarity detection software.
Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical similarities may be rejected immediately.
All eligible manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript topic.
Authors may be required to revise the manuscript based on reviewer and editor comments before final acceptance.
If revisions are requested, authors must:
Revise the manuscript carefully according to reviewer comments
Submit the revised version within the specified deadline
Provide a response or explanation regarding revisions made
Failure to submit revisions within the allocated time may result in manuscript withdrawal from the publication process.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on:
Reviewer recommendations
Editorial evaluation
Manuscript quality and compliance with journal standards
Possible decisions include:
Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject
Authors retain copyright of their manuscripts while granting the journal the right to publish, archive, and distribute the work under the journal’s publication policy.
Authors are fully responsible for:
The content of the manuscript
Accuracy of references and data
Compliance with ethical standards
Any legal or ethical consequences related to the publication
For further information regarding manuscript submission, authors may contact the editorial office of International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS) published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu.
