Ensuring proper formatting enhances clarity and consistency, facilitating a smoother review and publication process. Please follow the guidelines below when preparing your manuscript for submission to the DIU Journal of Allied Health Sciences (DIUJAHS).
Manuscripts must be written in either British or American English.
Maintain consistency in the chosen language style throughout the document.
Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) to ensure compatibility with the journal’s review system.
Paper Size: A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches).
Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines throughout the document.
Margins: Font: Use Times New Roman, size 12 for all text.
Original Research and Review Articles: Maximum of 8,000 words (excluding references).
Case Studies and Short Communications: Maximum of 4,000 words.
Letter to Editor: 300-800 words.
To improve readability and ensure consistency with journal standards, organize your manuscript as follows:
Title: Keep the title clear and concise, limited to 20 words.
Authors’ Names and Affiliations: Include the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and contact details.
Corresponding Author: Clearly indicate the corresponding author’s email address.
Provide a summary of the study’s objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions. Limit the abstract to 200–250 words. Include 3–6 keywords for indexing and searchability.
Organize the main text into the following sections:
Explain the background and significance of the study.
State the research objectives and how the study addresses a specific gap in the field.
Summarize relevant previous research.
Highlight gaps in knowledge and how the study contributes to filling them.
Provide a clear description of the research design.
Detailed data collection methods, analytical techniques, and any statistical tools used.
Present findings logically and clearly.
Support results with tables, charts, and graphs where applicable.
Interpret the results and discuss their implications for theory and practice.
Address any limitations and potential for future research.
Summarize the key findings of the study.
Suggest potential areas for future research.
Follow the APA 7th (American Psychological Association) referencing style for citations.
Cite references using the author-date format (e.g., Doe, 2020).
List references alphabetically by the author’s last name in the reference list.
Doe, J. (2020). Title of the paper. Journal Name, 12(3), 45–50.
Acknowledge funding sources, contributors, and relevant institutional support.
Include any supporting material that complements the main text.
Number appendices (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B) for clarity.
To enhance the presentation of data, follow these guidelines for figures and tables:
Numbering: Number all figures and tables sequentially (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1).
Placement: Insert figures and tables within the text, close to the point where they are first mentioned.
Captions: Add descriptive captions below figures and above tables for better understanding.
The manuscript submission process is designed to be transparent and user-friendly. Follow these steps to submit your manuscript:
Online Submission: Use the journal’s online submission system to upload your manuscript. [Submit Your Manuscript]
Initial Screening: All submissions will be reviewed for scope, originality, and adherence to formatting guidelines. Revisions may be requested if requirements are not met.
Peer Review: Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure unbiased and high-quality feedback.
Maintaining high ethical standards is critical to the journal’s integrity and reputation.
Original Work: Manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Submissions under review elsewhere will not be accepted.
Plagiarism: All submissions will be screened for plagiarism. Any work found to be plagiarized will be rejected.