Author Instructions

Submission Overview

HIJ invites original research articles, reviews, case reports, short communications, and letters to the editor. Only original manuscripts not under consideration or previously published elsewhere will be accepted.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted online via the HIJ website. The corresponding author should register or log into an account to navigate the five-step submission process. Manuscripts should be anonymized to exclude authors' details, which must be provided separately in the metadata section. Supplementary files (e.g., datasets, fee documents) can be attached as needed.

Language and Formatting

Language: English (British or American consistently).
Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, size 12, justified alignment, single line spacing.
Tables & Figures: Insert in appropriate locations within the text.

Manuscript Types and Requirements

Review Article: Up to 3500 words, excluding references.
Original Article: Up to 2500 words, structured abstract (max 250 words), at least 20 references.
Case Report: Include Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, Conclusion.
Short Report/Special Communication: Up to 1250 words, unstructured abstract (max 150 words), ≤2 tables/figures, ≤10 references.
Letters to the Editor: 250 words for comments on recent articles (within 4 weeks), or 400 words otherwise; ≤5 references, 1 table/figure.

Title and Keywords

Title should indicate study design, objectives, variables, population, and location; avoid abbreviations.
Include 5–10 keywords from MeSH (Medical Subject Headings).

Abbreviations and Units

Use standard abbreviations; introduce at first mention.
Measurements in SI units; generic drug names preferred, brand names in parentheses if needed.

Tables and Figures

Include as needed; each should be understandable independently.
Provide concise legends; ensure high quality and obtain permission for reused material.

References

Follow Vancouver style; number sequentially as cited.
Up to 6 authors listed; more than 6, use "et al."
Abbreviate journal titles per Index Medicus/Medline/PubMed/NLM.

Ethical Considerations

Obtain ethics approval and informed consent for human and animal studies.
Disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Peer Review and Publication Process

Double-blind peer review to ensure unbiased evaluation.
Decisions based on scientific merit, relevance, and compliance with journal standards.
Accepted manuscripts are proofread, finalized, and published online.

Publication Fees and Waiver Policy

Article Processing Charge (APC): None for submission, processing, or peer review.
Standard Publication Fee (upon acceptance): PKR 30,000 for national, USD 150 for international authors.
Waiver Policy: Case-by-case assessment for authors unable to afford fees; priority for low-income regions or exceptional circumstances.
No subscription fees; all content is freely accessible.