Author Guideline

Author Guidelines

Journal of Public Health and Nursing (JPHN) is a scientific open-access journal published by Abhinaya Publisher. All submitted manuscripts are reviewed through a double-blind peer-review process. Authors are advised to read and follow the author guidelines before submission.

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.
  • Article length should be 6–16 pages. Articles exceeding 16 pages are subject to editorial review.
  • Manuscripts must be prepared using the JPHN manuscript template (MS Word format).
  • References must be managed using Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.
  • Only manuscripts meeting these guidelines will be considered for review.

2. Manuscript Structure

  • Title
    • Maximum 20 words.
    • Written in uppercase, bold, Times New Roman, 14 pt.
    • Clear, concise, and descriptive; avoid abbreviations or symbols.
  • Author Information
    • Author(s): Full name(s), 10 pt.
    • Affiliations: Include institution, address, city, postal code, and country (9 pt).
    • Corresponding Author: Must be indicated with an asterisk (*), and include email address.
  • Abstract
    • Word count: 200–300 words.
    • One paragraph including: introduction, methods, results, and conclusion.
    • No abbreviations or citations.
    • Use clear and neutral language.
    • Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt.
  • Keywords
    • Include 3–5 relevant keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
    • Keywords should reflect the core concepts of the article for searchability.

3. Section Structure

  • Introduction
    • Brief background and rationale.
    • Identify the research problem, previous efforts, gaps, and study contribution.
    • Conclude with the objective of the research.
    • Avoid extensive literature reviews.
  • Methods
    • Describe research design, population, sampling, data collection and analysis.
    • Mention any ethical approval with reference number and institution.
    • For human/animal research, explain informed consent procedures.
  • Results
    • Present findings clearly and objectively.
    • Include up to 6 tables and/or figures.
    • Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.15 spacing.
    • Tables: Only horizontal lines allowed.
    • Figures: Caption in 10 pt, 1.15 spacing.
  • Discussion
    • Interpret findings in relation to theory and previous studies.
    • Highlight new insights, contradictions, and practical relevance.
    • Emphasize health or clinical implications.
  • Conclusion
    • Highlight the main findings and their implications.
    • Suggest areas for future research.
    • Avoid exaggeration or unsupported claims.
  • Acknowledgments
    • Recognize individuals, institutions, or funding sources that supported the research.
    • Do not include authors in this section.
  • References
    • Use the Vancouver citation style.
    • Format references in order of appearance in the text.
    • Use proper journal abbreviations.
    • Preferably cite:
      • Recent publications (last 10 years)
      • Indexed journals (Scopus, ScienceDirect)
      • Avoid predatory or unreliable sources
    • Examples:
      1. World Health Organization. Nutrition Landscape Information System (NLIS) Country Profile Indicators: Interpretation Guide [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2010 [cited 2025 May 25]. Available from: https://www.who.int/nutrition
      2. World Health Organization. Childhood stunting: context, causes and consequences. WHO Conceptual Framework. Geneva: WHO; 2013.
      3. UNICEF, World Health Organization, World Bank Group. Levels and trends in child malnutrition. New York: UNICEF; 2017.
      4. Hall C, Simatupang S, Sihombing M, et al. Maternal knowledge of stunting in rural Indonesia. Int J Child Health Nutr. 2018;7(3):139–45.

4. Submission Process

  • All manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS) at: https://journal.abhinaya.co.id/index.php/JPHN
  • Authors must register/login before submitting.
  • The editorial team will perform a plagiarism check, initial screening, and then proceed with double-blind peer review.