Author Guidelines

ACADEMIA Health Sphere Journal (AHSJ)
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We thank you for considering ACADEMIA Health Sphere Journal (AHSJ) for the publication of your scholarly work. AHSJ is a peer-reviewed, biannual journal committed to advancing research in health sciences, public health, medicine, and related disciplines. Please adhere to the following submission and formatting guidelines to ensure an efficient editorial and peer review process.

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Any prior submissions must be disclosed in the Comments to the Editor field.

  • Submission Portal: Submit your manuscript via the AHSJ portal:
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  • File Format: Submit in Microsoft Word (2016 or later) format, as a single file including text, tables, figures, and images.

  • Author Registration: Authors must register on the AHSJ website before submission.

  • Active URLs: Ensure all cited web sources in references are accompanied by working links.

2. Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

  • Title:

    • Bold, UPPERCASE, centered, Times New Roman, 16 pt

  • Author Details (centered, Times New Roman, 12 pt):

    • Full Name

    • Designation

    • Department, Institution, City, Country

    • Email Address

  • Corresponding Author:

    • Name and Affiliation

    • Email Address

    • Postal Address

    • Contact Number with international dialing code

3. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract (Italicized, justified, Times New Roman, 12 pt):

    • Maximum 200 words

    • Briefly summarize: background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion

  • Keywords:

    • Provide 3–10 keywords

    • Alphabetically ordered, comma-separated, ending with a period

4. Word Count and Page Layout

  • Length: 3,500 to 6,000 words (excluding references and biographies)

  • Layout:

    • A4 paper size

    • 1-inch margins on all sides

    • 1.5 line spacing

    • Single-sided text

    • Header/Footer: 0.5 inches

5. Sectioning Format

Use hierarchical numbered headings where applicable:

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1. Introduction 1.1 Background 1.1.1 Subsection

Note: Abstract, Acknowledgments, and References should remain unnumbered.

6. Tables, Figures, and Equations

  • Tables:

    • Title placed above, bold, centered, Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Figures:

    • Caption placed below, same formatting as tables

  • Equations:

    • Clearly formatted using manuscript font (Times New Roman)

7. References and Citations

  • Follow APA Style (latest edition)

  • Reference List:

    • Alphabetically arranged at the end

  • In-text Citations:

    • Match references exactly

    • Do not include citations in the abstract

  • Unpublished Data:

    • Cite as personal communication in the main text

  • Web Sources:

    • Include full URL and publication details (author, title, date)

8. Author Biographies

Each author must submit:

  • A brief biography (50–100 words)

  • A passport-sized photograph

  • A signed Copyright Agreement

9. Funding and Acknowledgments

At the end of the manuscript, under the heading Funding and Acknowledgments, include:

  • Names of funding organization(s)

  • Title of supported project (if applicable)

  • Grant number or funding reference

By following these guidelines, authors help AHSJ maintain the highest standards of academic rigor, editorial quality, and ethical publishing. Submissions not adhering to these requirements may be returned without review.