Mandated Submission Framework

Author Guidelines

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Welcome to the detailed guide for authors submitting to the Journal of Women and Child Health (JoWaCH).

JoWaCH is a quarterly published, double-blinded peer-reviewed authority. This guide navigates every stage of the submission process, ensuring your manuscript achieves the highest chance of success and strategic visibility.

EDITORIAL INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY

JoWaCH prioritizes editorial integrity and transparency. In-house submissions involving editorial board members undergo independent review by unbiased editors, and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed throughout the publication process. This commitment to transparency ensures fair and ethical treatment for all authors.

Operational Directive: PLEASE REFER AND STRICTLY FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW. ADDITIONALLY, REFER TO THE PUBLISHED PAPERS IN THE ARCHIVE SECTION TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE FORMAT OF JoWaCH ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES. ENSURE YOUR MANUSCRIPT ADHERES TO THE SAME STRUCTURE BY INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED HEADINGS.

OVERVIEW

Please read carefully the Journal Policy and the submission guidelines below before planning, preparing, or submitting your manuscript.
PRESUBMISSION GUIDELINES
JoWaCH's Emphasis on Novelty and Rigor
JoWaCH's commitment to Transparency
JoWaCH's Criteria for accepting Publication
JoWaCH's commitment to Speed and Efficiency
Local vs. International Classification
JoWaCH's Decision Making Process
JoWaCH's Editorial and Review Process
SUBMISSION PROCESS GUIDELINES
Author's Contribution
ACCEPTED ARTICLE TYPES
TEMPLATES OF SUBMITTING MANUSCRIPTS
FILES TO BE SUBMITTED WITH SUBMISSION
COVER LETTER REQUIREMENTS
REFERENCES POLICY
PLAGIARISM POLICY (Index < 15%)
JoWaCH'S OPEN-ACCESS CHARGES
AI-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGIES DISCLOSURE
POST SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Acknowledgement of Best Articles
Manuscript's Journey: Acceptance to Publication
Strategic Impact Analysis
MANDATORY NOTICE:

Timeliness is crucial. Adherence to guidelines and prompt responses are mandatory. The **Submission Portal** is the exclusive communication channel; no email communication will be entertained.

Intelligence Classification: Accepted Article Types
Original Research
5000 Words

New empirical findings from RCTs, Epidemiological, or Observational studies concerning women and children.

Systematic Reviews
5000 Words

Evaluate healthcare effectiveness. **PRISMA flow mandatory.**

Meta-Analyses
5000 Words

Pooled data for overall effect and quantitative reliability in MCH research.

Policy Brief Reports
3000 Words

Concise research summaries with actionable recommendations for maternal and pediatric policy.

Case Reports/Series
2500 Words

Documentation of rare clinical presentations providing critical insights into neonatal or obstetric care.

Exploratory Studies
3000 Words

Preliminary research on emerging health questions to guide future priorities.

Short Reports/Comm.
2000 Words

Concise findings from research on small populations or early-stage pediatric insights.

Methodological Papers
3500 Words

Novel techniques, validation of innovative methodologies in social autopsy or maternal health.

Field/Practice Articles
2500 Words

Real-world innovations and practical experiences shared by frontline professionals.

Mandatory Manuscript Architecture Blueprint

TITLE OF MANUSCRIPT

Author Metadata Protocol

Names of the authors (maximum 6 authors with their affiliations, degrees, email addresses and ORCID IDs).

Identity Marker

Running title (75 characters long).

ABSTRACT (Structured | 250 words max) Background Methods Results Conclusions Keywords (maximum of 6 keywords) Summary of the paper in Layman English (250 words max) INTRODUCTION (600 words minimum) Background Rationale of the research Objectives of the research MATERIALS AND METHODS Study design and study setting Study population Sample size estimation (Calculation of sample size mandatory) Sampling technique Biases and confounders (and mitigation methodology) Data collection tool Method of Data collection Quality control measures (During collection & analysis)
Data Analysis Protocol

Provide a brief overview of the data analysis methods employed, highlighting their significance in answering the research questions.

Data Preparation Data Cleaning (handling missing values and outliers) Data Transformation (Normalization, standardization) Data Modeling Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard deviation) Statistical Tests (T-tests, ANOVA, Regression analysis, Chi-square) Inferential Statistics (Confidence intervals, P-values)
Ethical approval and ethical considerations RESULTS (Detailed Statistical Rigor Mandatory) Demographic Characteristics of the participants Major findings (In-depth rigor)

Note: Use Confidence Interval, P-value, Multivariate analysis, and Regression where applicable.

Objective specific findings
Tables Protocol

Tabular format only. No limit to the number of tables.

Figures Protocol

Insert Label of the Figure. No limit to the number of figures.

DISCUSSION (700 words minimum)

Discuss each study objective by comparing manuscript results with relevant studies in greater depth.

Study strengths and limitations FUTURE RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS (200 words) CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (400 words) SUPPORTING INFORMATION
File 1: Questionnaire/tool File 2: Raw Dataset File 3: Ethics Approval
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AUTHORS CONTRIBUTIONS (CRediT Hierarchy)
ConceptualizationData CurationFormal AnalysisFunding AcquisitionInvestigationMethodologyProject AdministrationResourcesSoftwareSupervisionValidationVisualizationOriginal Draft PreparationReview & Editing
Literature Contribution:

4 short Key bullet points which this study adds to the current literature

Issue Context:

4 short Key bullet points what is already known about this topic or issue

REFERENCES (Vancouver Style Mandatory)

SIMILARITY INDEX MANDATE

Our journal mandates a **Similarity Index of less than 15%**. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold face immediate **desk rejection** without appeal.

Empowering Your Research Journey

We hope this comprehensive guide has equipped you with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the **JoWaCH** submission process successfully. We wish you the best of luck with your research and publication endeavors!

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