Author guidelines

Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health (ACMPH) welcomes high-quality research contributions in the field of community medicine and public health. Authors are requested to follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and publication process.

Manuscript Submission

Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. All submissions must conform to the journal’s formatting and ethical guidelines.

  • Submission Portal: Click here to submit your manuscript.
  • Cover Letter: A cover letter stating the manuscript’s significance and confirming that it has not been submitted elsewhere.
  • Manuscript Format: Submit as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file following the journal’s format.
  • Ethical Compliance: Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines for research involving humans or animals.

Manuscript Structure

All manuscripts should follow the structured format below:

1. Title Page

  • Title: A concise and informative title (max 20 words).
  • Authors: Full names, affiliations, and corresponding author details.
  • Running Head: A short version of the title (max 50 characters).

2. Abstract

A structured abstract (250 words max) covering:

  • Background: Study objective and significance.
  • Methods: Key methodology and data sources.
  • Results: Major findings of the study.
  • Conclusion: Study implications.

3. Keywords

Provide 3-6 relevant keywords for indexing.

4. Introduction

Clearly state the research background, significance, and study objectives.

5. Materials and Methods

Describe the study design, methodology, sample size, ethical approval, and statistical analyses used.

6. Results

Present key findings with appropriate tables, graphs, and statistical analysis.

7. Discussion

Interpret the results, compare with existing research, and discuss the study’s implications and limitations.

8. Conclusion

Summarize key findings and their potential impact.

9. References

Follow the NLM citation style. Include DOIs or URLs where applicable.

Figures and Tables

  • Figures: Submit high-resolution images (JPG, PNG, or TIFF).
  • Tables: Include in the main manuscript file in an editable format.
  • Legends: Provide clear and concise legends for all figures and tables.

Ethical Considerations

  • Human and Animal Research: Must comply with Helsinki Declaration.
  • Informed Consent: Required for human participants.
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any conflicts.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

ACMPH operates under an open-access model. The APC is 1849 USD per accepted article.

Ensuring Quality Research and Ethical Publishing!