Manuscript Org

Manuscript Organization

Horn African Journal of Health Sciences (HAJHS)

HAJHS considers manuscripts of any length, with no set limits on words, figures, or supporting information. However, we strongly recommend a concise and accessible writing style. Use the section headings below to structure your manuscript.

Title
≤25 words, no abbreviations
Abstract
≤300 words, structured
Keywords
3-5 words
Introduction
Context, gap, objective
Methods & Materials
Design, setting, participants, statistics
Results
Findings with analysis
Discussion
Interpretation, limitations
Conclusion
Summary & implications
Declarations
Ethics, consent, data, interests, funding
Abbreviations
List of all abbreviations used
Additional Files
Supporting data, max 20 MB each
References
Vancouver style

Abstract Structure:

Background → Methods → Results → Conclusion → Trial registration (if applicable)

Declarations Required:

  • Ethics approval and consent to participate
  • Consent for publication (for identifiable data)
  • Availability of data and material
  • Competing interests (or "none declared")
  • Funding sources (or "no funding")
  • Authors' contributions
  • Acknowledgments (or "not applicable")

For questions, contact: editorial@hajhs.edu.et