Innosphere Horizon
Research
Publications
Publications
Annals of Health Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and evidence-based practice in health sciences. The journal publishes high-quality original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical studies, case reports, short communications, and scholarly commentaries that contribute to the improvement of healthcare, public health, and medical education.
The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to disseminate innovative findings and promote interdisciplinary collaboration in health-related fields.
Annals of Health Sciences encourages the publication of impactful research that supports healthcare improvement, scientific advancement, public health development, and medical education while fostering collaboration among researchers and practitioners worldwide.
The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Clinical Medicine
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Allied Health Sciences
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Health Informatics and Digital Health
• Healthcare Management and Policy
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
• Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Community Health
• Occupational and Environmental Health
• Medical Education
• Global Health
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Biomedical Sciences
• Translational and Clinical Research
Annals of Health Sciences follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific integrity of published manuscripts.
Initial Editorial Screening
All submissions undergo preliminary evaluation by the editorial office to assess:
• Relevance to the journal's scope
• Scientific quality and originality
• Compliance with ethical standards
• Adherence to author guidelines
Peer Review Process
• Manuscripts passing initial screening are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers.
• Authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
• Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, significance, ethical compliance, clarity, and contribution to the field.
• Editorial decisions may include:
○ Accept
○ Minor Revision
○ Major Revision
○ Reject
The journal adheres to international publication ethics guidelines, including recommendations from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and obtain ethical approval for studies involving human participants or animals.
All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism-detection software. Manuscripts exhibiting plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication will be rejected.
Manuscript Types
The journal accepts:
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Case Reports
• Short Communications
• Letters to the Editor
• Editorials
Title Page
Include:
• Title of the manuscript
• Author names and affiliations
• Corresponding author details
• ORCID IDs (recommended)
Abstract
A structured abstract of up to 250 words should include:
• Background
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
Provide 3–6 keywords.
Manuscript Structure
Original research articles should generally contain:
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion
6. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
7. Funding Statement
8. Conflict of Interest Statement
9. References
Word Limits
• Original Research: 4,000–5,000 words
• Review Articles: 5,000–6,000 words
• Case Reports: 2,000 words
• Short Communications: 1,500 words
• Letters to the Editor: 500–1,000 words
References
References should follow the Vancouver citation style and be numbered consecutively in the order cited within the text.
Tables and Figures
• Submit tables and figures as separate editable files.
• Number consecutively according to appearance in the text.
• Include clear titles and legends.
Ethical Requirements
Authors must provide:
• Institutional Ethics Committee approval (where applicable)
• Informed consent statements for human studies
• Animal ethics approval for animal research
• Conflict of interest disclosures
Authorship Criteria
Authorship should comply with ICMJE recommendations, requiring substantial contribution to:
• Study conception or design
• Data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation
• Manuscript drafting or critical revision
• Final approval of the manuscript
Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online submission system. A cover letter confirming originality, ethical compliance, and exclusive submission is required.
Open Access and Copyright
Published articles are freely accessible online. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the work under the journal's licensing policy.
Introduction
Annals of Health Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in scholarly publishing. The journal follows the principles and best practices recommended by COPE and internationally accepted ethical guidelines for editors, reviewers, and authors.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must submit original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and image manipulation are prohibited.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Submission
Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.
Authorship and Contributorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.
Data Integrity and Availability
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all data presented.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional conflicts of interest.
Human and Animal Research Ethics
Research involving humans or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and approvals.
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.
Objectivity and Constructive Review
Reviews should be conducted fairly, objectively, and professionally.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their judgment.
Identification of Ethical Concerns
Reviewers should report suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or ethical misconduct.
Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editorial Independence
Publication decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance.
Fair and Unbiased Review Process
Editors ensure a fair, objective, and timely peer-review process.
Confidentiality
Editors and staff shall not disclose information about submitted manuscripts.
Handling Conflicts of Interest
Editors must recuse themselves when conflicts of interest exist.
Corrections and Retractions
Appropriate action will be taken when significant errors or ethical violations are identified.
Publication Misconduct
The journal considers the following as publication misconduct:
• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Duplicate publication
• Simultaneous submission
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Citation manipulation
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Authorship manipulation
• Peer-review manipulation
• Ethical approval fraud
Complaints and Appeals
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation to the Editor-in-Chief. Complaints regarding editorial processes or publication ethics will be investigated fairly and transparently.
Commitment to Research Integrity
Annals of Health Sciences is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record, promoting ethical research practices, and fostering trust in scientific communication. Authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
