Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines of Manuscript in Journal of Health Economic and Policy Research (JHEPR)

1. Journal of Health Economic and Policy Research (JHEPR) provides publication venue for original research and review articles in pharmaceutical sciences corresponding to the fields below:

  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Economics, Health Economics, and Pharmacoeconomics
  • Health Policy and Systems
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Social, Behavioral, and Administrative Pharmacy.

All submitted manuscripts are original works and MUST NOT be previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere. Research manuscripts must also be factual and original

2. How to submit

Registered authors in Journal of Health Economic and Policy Research (JHEPR) have to make sure fulfilling our format before submitting manuscripts to us. The author is required to submit the manuscript electronically by using the online journal system through this site.

3. General requirements

  1. Accepted articles must have never been published in any media (journal or proceedings) or not yet accepted, or not currently being submitted to other publications.
  2. Articles containing research results in the fields of pharmacy and health economics must be written in English with correct grammar. Articles must be submitted in *.doc or *.docx format through the online system (OJS) for review by experts in their respective fields.

4. Writing Systematics

  1. The Journal of Health Economics and Policy (JHEPR) adheres to strict manuscript formatting.
  2. Articles should be typed with 1.15 spacing on A4 paper using Times New Roman font, size 12. Some exceptions will be discussed later.
  3. Articles should be written using IMRAD format. The article should consist of a Title (maximum 15 words), Author Names and Affiliations, complete with each author's email address, an Abstract (maximum 500 words), and a maximum of five keywords or phrases, separated by commas (,). Write alphabetically and use capital letters for each keyword, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions (and recommendations), and References. Please use JHEPR formatting for your writing style.
  4. Citations: Use Nature style for citing references. Do not include spaces before citations.

5. Article Writing Terms:

  • Manuscript Title; (The title consists of maximum of 20 words,must be to the point.)
  • Authorship Name; is written in full without a title (if the author does not have the last name, the first name can be written repeatedly), affiliation (complete name of institution and country of origin), and email address of each author (if the author of the correspondence is not the first author, please put an * in end of the intended author's name)
  • Abstract; Consists of max 500 words and contains the background, objectives, methods, results/findings, and conclusions.
  • Keywords; Use a maximum of five keywords or phrases, separated by comma (,). Write in alphabetical order and capitalize each keyword
  • Introduction; The Introduction section should provide a detailed account of the study's context, backed by relevant literature. Each paragraph should identify a research gap. You do not have to provide a detailed explanation for a term, definition, or concept in a full paragraph, but you could provide a brief explanation. The final paragraph should effectively describe the research goal(s).
  • The Introduction section should provide a detailed account of the study's context, backed by relevant literature. Each paragraph should identify a research gap. You do not have to provide a detailed explanation for a term, definition, or concept in a full paragraph, but you could provide a brief explanation. The final paragraph should effectively describe the research goal(s).
  • Material and Methods; The initial paragraph must outline the research design, population, sample, and sampling technique employed in this study. Simplify and be concise. You may provide a subheading if necessary.
    The second paragraph details the variables and the type of analysis performed. Specify the type of analysis for each variable. If necessary, you can include a subheading.
    The third paragraph details the instrument or guideline utilized in the research. Cite previously published methods with a reference. Provide a detailed explanation of any changes made. When creating your own instrument, you must provide a detailed explanation of the validity and reliability procedures. Describe any alterations following the assessment of validity and reliability. Avoid the explanation of ethical clearance in this section. There is a specific section at the end of the manuscript dedicated to discussing ethical clearance.
  • Result; The result should serve research objectives. Discussion should be separate from the result. You may include a maximum of 4 tables in the result section. Here is an example of an appropriate format for a table.

    Table format:
    a. There should be space before and after the table;
    b. There is no vertical inside border
    c. There is no horizontal inside border (except for table heading, the last row, and to separate between variable if you want)
    d. Use TNR 10 and 1 line spacing for the table, and TNR 12 for the title
    e. Table heading should be in Bold
    f. “Table N.” in table title should be bold while the rest is not. Write in sentence case.
    g. If you want to put a note, put below the table with TNR 10, space 1, italic.The description should be placed beneath the table when inserting it. The table description should include an analysis or explanation of the table content rather than just restating or narrating the information presented in the table. For example, instead of rewriting the percentage, it is more effective to clarify which category has become dominant. You may include a maximum of 4 figures. Position the title beneath the figures. Images must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi to guarantee clear viewing. Kindly provide photos in either jpg or png format
  • Discussion; The initial paragraph should outline the main findings that address the research aim, goals, or purposes. The following paragraph elaborates on research findings for each variable. Compare your findings with other relevant studies. If there are any discrepancies in your study, clarify the causes by referencing literature, related studies, or your personal view. The final paragraph of the discussion should outline the study's limitations or weaknesses
  • Conclusion; The conclusion should address the main findings and provide recommendations for future researchers, governments, or other relevant stakeholders. The conclusion should be presented in narrative form, not as bullet points
  • Acknowledgments; You can type your acknowledgement here if necessary. Recognize all participants in the study, as well as any funds or grants. Names of funding organizations should be stated in full, together with any accessible grant numbers. List any people who assisted you with the study (such as with study design, analysis, or guiding through a study area), or with producing the article (such as with language suggestions, editing, or proofreading).
  • Ethical Consideration; You should state the number, year, and institution that give you ethical approval.
  • Competing Interests; Declare any competing interests, including any financial, professional, or interpersonal ties that are pertinent to the work that has been presented. This can include the name of a funding source, a description of their involvement in the study's planning, data collection and analysis, article writing, and/or decision to submit the manuscript to JHEPR; whether they currently serve on the journal's editorial board or have in the past; and/or whether they currently work for or have in the past worked for a company that stands to gain from the article's publication.
  • Abbreviation; Abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase used to make communication quicker and more efficient. Please write in alphabetical order.
    Example: 
    CHES      : Center for Health Economics Studies
    JHEPR     : Journal of Health Economics Policy and Research
  • References; There must be a minimum of 25 references, with no restrictions. Use the Nature style guide for reference and citation formatting. Authors are strongly advised to generate their bibliography using a reference management tool such as Mendeley or Zotero. Approximately 80% of the references should be from the last 10 year.

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