Cover Letter Requirements for Submission

A separate cover letter (maximum 1 page) is required for online manuscript submissions. Here's a breakdown of the information you need to include:

1. Highlighting Your Contribution:

  • Briefly summarize how your study advances the scientific understanding in its field. What new knowledge does it contribute?

2. Connecting to Existing Research:

  • Briefly explain how your study relates to previously published work. Does it confirm, contradict, or build upon existing findings? Cite relevant references.

3. Specifying Your Article Type:

  • Clearly state the type of article you are submitting (e.g., research article, systematic review, meta-analysis, clinical trial).

4. Prior Interactions with JoWaCH (if applicable):

  • If you have interacted with JoWaCH regarding this manuscript before (e.g., editorial inquiries), mention the nature of that interaction.

5. Suggesting Academic Editors:

  • Recommend a few suitable Academic Editors from the provided list who possess expertise relevant to your research topic.

6. Opposed Reviewers (optional):

  • You may list any individuals you believe should not handle the review process due to potential conflicts of interest.

6. Waiver request (optional):

  • You may request the waiver of Article Processing Charges only in the cover letter, with justification and reasoning as to why you need waiver for your submission.

Remember:

  • Keep your cover letter concise and focused on the key points mentioned above.
  • Use a professional tone and clear language.
  • Proofread carefully before submitting.

Facing submission challenges? Reach out to us at jowach@thequantumnetworks.com for assistance.

 

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Sample Cover Letter for Journal of Women and Child Health Submission

[Your Name]
[Your Affiliation]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Address]
[Date]

Dear Editor,

We are pleased to submit our original research article titled "[Title of Article]" for consideration in the Journal of Women and Child Health (JoWaCH). This research is novel, has not been published elsewhere, and is not currently under review by any other journal.

In this study, we [explore/investigate/analyze] [summarize your main finding]. This is significant because it [sheds light on/challenges/advances] our understanding of [explain the impact of your finding]. We believe our findings have critical implications for [highlight the importance of your work for the field/society], particularly in improving the health and well-being of women and children.

Our manuscript aligns perfectly with the aims and scope of the Journal of Women and Child Health, particularly due to its focus on [mention specific area from Aims & Scope your work relates to, e.g., maternal health, pediatric nutrition, adolescent health]. Furthermore, [elaborate on how your work contributes to the journal's readership and mission, e.g., addressing health disparities, promoting evidence-based practices].

[Describe the research in one or two sentences, emphasizing its novelty and why it aligns with the journal's audience.] For example, you could say: "We employed a [specific methodology, e.g., longitudinal cohort study, mixed-methods approach] to assess [research topic] in [population, e.g., pregnant adolescents, children with developmental delays], revealing previously unknown insights into [key finding]."

We are confident that this research will be of great interest to your readers in the fields of [relevant fields, e.g., pediatrics, obstetrics, public health]. We have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

  • Please indicate your preferred publishing process:
    • We would like to opt for the [normal-paced/fast-track] publishing process. We understand that these options have different associated charges.

Please direct all correspondence to [your email address]. We appreciate your time and consideration of our manuscript.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Co-authors' names, if applicable]

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