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Guidelines for Authors: Sudan Journal of Health Sciences (SJHS)

Overview

The Sudan Journal of Health Sciences (SJHS) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal (ISSN 2948-3026) dedicated to advancing health sciences through the dissemination of high-quality research articles. The journal accepts various manuscript types, including original articles, case reports, review articles, and meta-analyses. Authors must follow specific guidelines to ensure the quality and consistency of submissions.

Rules and Conditions for Publication

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents, and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Publication Steps

Submission: The author has to submit an electronic copy (Microsoft Word) of the manuscript via the official website: sjhs.fajr.edu.sd. Alternatively, submissions can be made to the academic secretary of the Journal via email:
sjhs@fajr.edu.sd
sjhsfajr@gmail.com
Initial Evaluation: The manuscript will be evaluated, and the author will be informed of the results of the initial evaluation within a week of working days.
Arbitration Process: In the event that the manuscript is initially accepted, it will be sent to the assigned arbitration committee for amendments and notes (the arbitration period takes from one to three weeks at a maximum).
Revisions: The comments and observations of the arbitration committee will be sent to the author to make the amendments, and then the author re-sends the modified version.
Final Approval: The modified version is presented again to the arbitration committee. If the manuscript is finally accepted for publication, it will be sent to the author for approval in an official, signed, and stamped form.
Publication: The author will be provided an electronic copy of the issue containing their paper when the issue is published. In the event that the author desires to obtain printed copies, they must contact the academic secretary of the Journal.

Publication Terms

The manuscript must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

1. Layout Requirements

First Page:

Title: Size 16, accurate and expressive of the content of the manuscript.
Author(s): Full names; abbreviate middle names (e.g., Mohamed Elnour Ali Elamin → Mohamed E. A. Elamin).
Affiliation: Include the institution (e.g., Alfajr College for Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan).

Second Page:

Abstract: In both languages (Arabic and English), max 250 words, with subheadings: background, methods, results, conclusion.
Keywords: Up to six keywords in both languages, organized by importance.

2. Content Structure

Introduction: Background information, including the study's aim.
Materials and Methods: Study design, population, data collection, ethical considerations.
Results: Findings presented with tables, figures, and graphs.
Discussion: Interpretation of results and comparison with existing research.
Conclusion: Summary of main points and future directions.
Limitations: State any limitations.
Conflict of Interests: Disclose any conflicts.
Acknowledgments: Recognize contributions or support.
References: Follow Vancouver guidelines.

3. Additional Requirements

Size: Manuscripts (original research) should be 3,000-6,000 words and not exceed 10 pages.
Font Size and Style: Acceptable font size is 12, font style is Times New Roman.
Figures and Tables: Numbered according to appearance, with font size 10 for text and 12 for titles.

For More Information

For more information, kindly visit the SJHS official website at: sjhs.fajr.edu.sd.

https://www.sjhsfajr.org/p/submit-to-sjhs.html

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