Public Health – Open Journal (PHOJ): Illuminating the Path to a Healthier World

Aims and Scope

• Decipher complexities: Unpack and analyze intricate issues within public health systems globally, from microscale policies to broader trends.
• Shine a light on innovation: Spotlight the latest advancements in public health initiatives and policies, shaping a future of effective interventions.
• Bridge knowledge gaps: Foster dialogue and collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, translating research into actionable solutions.

Trending Topics

• Emerging Threats and Epidemics: Navigating infectious disease outbreaks and preparing for future challenges.
• Environmental and Social Determinants: Examining the impact of climate change, pollution, and social inequities on health outcomes.
• Digital Health Revolution: Embracing the potential of e-health records, telehealth, and health informatics to improve access and quality of care.
• Policy and Leadership: Analyzing effective public health policy frameworks and advocating for evidence-based interventions.
• Community Engagement and Resilience: Empowering communities and individuals to participate in and benefit from public health initiatives.

Types of Articles

• Original research: Groundbreaking studies pushing the boundaries of public health knowledge and offering evidence for informed decision-making.
• Reviews and analyses: Comprehensive syntheses of existing research, providing critical insights and practical takeaways for practitioners.
• Case studies and reports: Sharing valuable firsthand experiences and best practices in implementing public health programs.
• Diverse formats: Editorials, commentaries, book reviews, and technical reports enrich the knowledge landscape and spark discussion.

Call for Submissions

PHOJ welcomes contributions from:

• Researchers and academics: Sharing rigorous findings and theoretical frameworks to advance public health understanding.
• Practitioners and policymakers: Translating research into impactful interventions and advocating for evidence-based solutions.
• Community leaders and advocates: Championing community voices and perspectives in shaping public health strategies.
• The general public: Raising questions, sharing experiences, and fostering informed dialogues about health and wellbeing.

Audiences

• Multidisciplinary reach: Surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, policymakers, students, volunteers, and individuals with a passion for public health.
• Global community: Fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration across borders and cultures to address global health challenges.
• Open to all: Anyone with a stake in creating a healthier world is welcome to participate in this vital conversation.

Publishing Schedule

Openventio follows a flexible publishing schedule, releasing articles bi-annually or annually based on editorial considerations and submission volume. While we strive for consistent frequency, exceptional circumstances may occasionally necessitate adjustments to ensure the quality and timeliness of published content.

Archiving

CrossRef is a major player in the world of digital archiving for scholarly publications. At Openventio, we believe in preserving knowledge for future generations. That’s why we proudly leverage CrossRef DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) to archive all our published articles. These unique, persistent identifiers act as a key, ensuring your research remains accessible and discoverable forever, even if publisher platforms or URLs change. Imagine your work, always retrievable, always relevant, contributing to the ever-evolving tapestry of knowledge. With CrossRef DOIs, your research embarks on a journey that transcends time, leaving a lasting mark on the academic landscape.

Openventio Publishers CrossRef DOI prefix is: 10.17140

Continuous Improvement

We value feedback and encourage comments and suggestions from all readers. Through collaborative knowledge sharing and open dialogue, we can continuously improve the quality and relevance of PHOJ, ensuring it remains a vital resource for building a healthier future for all.

A New Era of Ethical Publishing!

The tide has turned in scholarly publishing, thanks to organizations like COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, ICMJE, and AMA. They’ve diligently set the bar for ethical conduct, ushering in a golden age of research integrity.

Openventio Embraces the Standard

We at Openventio wholeheartedly applaud these efforts. We’re committed to upholding the highest scientific and ethical standards, striving for excellence in everything we publish.

Guiding Our Steps

To safeguard the integrity of our publications, we pledge to be guided by:

• Unwavering Freedom: We defend academic freedom and the right to publish advanced research.
• Rigorous Quality: We maintain uncompromising standards for research, ensuring scientific openness, integrity, and ethical conduct across disciplines.
• Evolving Best Practices: We support established best practices while embracing and promoting emerging standards to keep you informed and empowered.
• Pioneering Paths: We publish the latest models and promote advocacy, education, and innovative content, pushing the boundaries of research.
• Reaching the World: We ensure effective dissemination of research results, leveraging cutting-edge publishing technology to reach the widest audience possible.

By embracing these principles, Openventio stands as a beacon of ethical, high-quality publishing, dedicated to advancing knowledge and making a difference in the world.

PUBLISHING PRINCIPLES

General Guidelines

Structure and Flow: At Openventio, we recognize the value of organized and logical presentation in research articles. While the modern AIMRAD format (Aims, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) serves as a strong foundation, we understand that flexibility is key. We encourage authors to adapt the structure to best suit their research and ensure clear communication of findings. Different article types like meta-analyses or case reports may benefit from non-linear structures, and we welcome innovative approaches that enhance reader understanding.

Embracing the Power of Technology: The digital age has opened doors for enriching research publications. Authors can enhance their work by incorporating supplementary materials, interactive elements, and cross-linking to relevant resources. It is important to note that all supplemental materials should be submitted alongside the primary manuscript for peer review.

Reporting Guidelines

Rigor and Transparency: Openventio upholds accurate and detailed reporting for all research published in our journals. We advocate for authors to adhere to relevant reporting guidelines like Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for trials, STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) for observational studies, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) for systematic reviews, STAndards for the Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy studies (STARD) for diagnostic accuracy studies and Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) for for reporting meta-analyses of observational studies. These guidelines offer structured frameworks that ensure essential information is presented, allowing for thorough evaluation by editors, reviewers, and readers.

Review Manuscripts with Confidence: Authors crafting review manuscripts should actively document their search methodology, including data source selection, extraction, and synthesis processes. This level of transparency is crucial, especially for systematic reviews, to build trust and enable readers to effectively assess the evidence presented.

Valuable Resources: Seeking guidance on reporting guidelines? Explore resources like the EQUATOR Network and the NLM’s Research Reporting Guidelines and Initiatives. These platforms offer invaluable tools and expertise to help authors adhere to best practices and deliver high-quality research publications.

SUMMARY OF MANUSCRIPT FORMATS AND TYPES

Openventio offers diverse manuscript formats, including full-length articles, short articles, protocol papers, and short communications, each adhering to specific requirements outlined in the table below.

GUIDE TO MANUSCRIPT TYPES, REQUIREMENTS, AND KEY INFORMATION

Navigating manuscript submission is made easy with Openventio’s guide. It clarifies manuscript type selection, type of abstract selection, structure, figures/tables, length, and content highlights, ensuring a smooth preparation process.

*Note. The overall length of the manuscript might vary as per the editors’ or reviewers’ demand during the peer-review process.

OPENVENTIO’S MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION GUIDE

This guide provides essential information for preparing and submitting manuscripts to Openventio journals.

General principles:

• Maintain high academic standards: Ensure your research adheres to scientific rigor, ethical considerations, and transparency.
• Present original work: Submit only original work that has not been previously published elsewhere.
• Follow format guidelines: Adhere to the specific formatting instructions for the chosen manuscript type.
• Use clear and concise language: Write in a style that ensures clarity and accessibility of language for both specialists and a broader audience.
• Proofread carefully: Ensure your manuscript is free of grammatical errors and typos.

MANUSCRIPT ELEMENTS

Mastering your manuscript’s structure is a breeze with Openventio’s detailed instructions. They break down each element, from the title page and abstract to methods, results, and discussion, guaranteeing a well-organized and impactful presentation.

REFERENCES STYLE

Following the AMA Manual of Style, Openventio encourages authors to cite all sources employed in their manuscripts, encompassing both traditional (published print/online) and emerging (books, news, websites) publications. Citations should be numbered in the text to correspond with the “References” section, which must comprehensively list all cited sources and provide links to referenced tables/figures. The list of each category of reference is given below:

In reference listings, the names of the journals are to be abbreviated according to the US National Library of Medicine’s current Index Medicus.

STYLE GUIDE: CRAFTING CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY

This section outlines essential stylistic guidelines for authors contributing to our publication. Adhering to these guidelines ensures clarity, consistency, and professional presentation throughout your manuscript.

Grammar

• Clarity and Conciseness: Strive for clear and concise sentences that effectively convey your message. Avoid overly complex sentence structures and ambiguous wording.
• Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure your subject and verb agree in number and tense.
• Tense Consistency: Choose a consistent tense for your work, shifting only when necessary for clarity or emphasis.
• Active Voice: Generally, prioritize the active voice over the passive voice for clearer and more engaging writing.

Punctuation

• Commas: Use commas judiciously to set off introductory phrases, clauses, and non-restrictive appositives. Follow established guidelines for comma placement in dates, titles, and academic degrees.
• Hyphens: Hyphenate compound words as specified in guidelines, such as noun-adverb combinations and compound adjectives before nouns.
• Ellipses: Use ellipses sparingly and correctly to indicate omitted material at the beginning or end of a passage.

Capitalization

• Specificity: Capitalize proper nouns and specific entities. Use lowercase for general terms and concepts.
• Titles: Capitalize titles before names but not after. Follow guidelines for capitalization in headers and titles, including hyphenated words.

Numbers and Dates

• Numerals vs. Words: Primarily use numerals for numbers, except for numbers at the beginning of a sentence, titles, common fractions, or idiomatic expressions.
• Date Format: Express full dates as “August 21, 2001” within the text and references.
• Number-Word Combinations: Use numerals for large rounded numbers combined with words for clarity.
• Fractions: Write common fractions as words, using hyphens only when they function as adjectives.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Define all abbreviations and acronyms upon first use, and use them consistently thereafter.

Non-English Elements

Italicize non-English words and phrases, and provide translations upon first use if necessary. Use appropriate accent marks.

Medical Indexes

Follow the AMA Manual of Style guide for referencing medical indexes and terminology.

TERMINOLOGY

• Drug Nomenclature: Prioritize the use of generic names for drugs, devices, and other products, reserving brand names solely for situations where the specific trade name holds direct relevance to your discussion.
• Microorganism Identification: Adhere to taxonomic conventions: kingdom, family, and genus levels appear in Roman type, while individual species and subspecies names are italicized and begin with a capital letter. Each taxonomic designation, down to the genus level, can be used independently.

Abbreviations & Acronyms:

• Acronym Clarification: Introduce each acronym with its full name within parentheses during its first appearance in the text. Subsequently, use only the acronym. Opt for writing out uncommon or cumbersome acronyms throughout the manuscript unless they appear frequently.
• Strategic Abbreviation Usage: Avoid introducing acronyms in subheadings. Instead, spell out the term followed by the acronym in parentheses within the subsequent text.
• Plural Acronyms: Write the plural form of an acronym without an apostrophe (e.g., Master of Business Administration programs, not MBA’s programs).
• Location Abbreviations: Spell out state, territory, and possession names when used alone. When following a city name, use the abbreviation without periods (e.g., New York, NY). Only use state postal codes with ZIP codes followed by country.
• Latin Abbreviations: Limit the use of Latin abbreviations like etc., e.g., et al., and i.e. to references and citations.
• Date and Month Formats: Generally, write out months and avoid abbreviations.
• Publication Title Abbreviations: Follow the American National Standard for Information Sciences guidelines for abbreviating specific words in titles (e.g., Ct for Court, Hwy for Highway).
• State Abbreviations: Spell out state names when used alone; abbreviate them when used with city names.

UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS: ENSURING PRECISION AND CONSISTENCY

Openventio emphasizes the use of the International System of Units (SI) for reporting quantitative data within your manuscript. This standardized system promotes clarity and global understanding across diverse scientific disciplines. Here are some key principles to adhere to:

• SI Unit Preference: Prioritize expressing quantitative values using SI units. Familiar examples include meters (m) for length, kilograms (kg) for mass, and seconds (s) for time.
• Unit Case and Abbreviations: Generally, write SI units in lowercase (e.g., kilogram). However, an exception exists for the degree Celsius (°C). Abbreviations for units typically follow lowercase conventions, with some exceptions noted in relevant style guides.
• Exponent Usage: For denoting area or volume, favor exponents (e.g., m²) over abbreviations like “cu” or “sq.” This enhances readability and consistency.
• Pluralization: Although SI units themselves are not pluralized, their expressions remain unaltered for plural quantities. For instance, both singular and plural masses are expressed as “kilograms.”
• Drug Dosage: Traditionally, express drug dosages in conventional metric mass units, primarily milligrams (mg).

QUANTITATION: RIGOR AND CLARITY IN DATA PRESENTATION

Study Design and Statistics

Openventio prioritizes the transparency and accuracy of statistical methodology and data analysis within your manuscript. To ensure robust research findings and effective communication, adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Clear Description: Provide a comprehensive description of your study design, including sample size, participant characteristics, randomization procedures, and blinding protocols. Clearly outline the specific statistical methods employed for data analysis, justifying your choices and referencing relevant statistical tests.
2. Data Presentation: Present your quantitative findings clearly and concisely. Utilize tables and figures effectively to summarize and illustrate key results, ensuring clarity and avoiding redundancy with the text. Employ descriptive statistics appropriately, and focus on presenting measures of central tendency and variability relevant to your research question.
3. Statistical Significance: Report findings of statistical tests accurately, interpreting p values and confidence intervals with caution. Avoid overstating the significance of results or drawing unwarranted conclusions based solely on statistical significance.
4. Power Analysis: Consider incorporating a power analysis into your research design and reporting its results within your manuscript. This demonstrates the ability to detect statistically significant effects with the chosen sample size, enhancing the credibility of your findings.

Mathematical Composition

Openventio encourages the use of mathematical equations and formulas to enhance the precision and clarity of your manuscript. For consistent and professional presentation, follow these guidelines:

1. Equation Numbering: Number all equations consecutively using Arabic numerals enclosed in parentheses, placed to the right of the equation at the bottom line. Refer to equations within the text using their corresponding numbers (e.g., “as shown in Equation 3”).
2. Formatting: Clearly define all symbols and variables used in equations within the text or a dedicated symbol list. Ensure proper spacing and alignment within equations, using parentheses, brackets, and braces judiciously for clarity.
3. Font and Style: Use a standard mathematical font for equations, distinct from the regular text font. Italicize variables and constants, and employ boldface for vectors and matrices when applicable.
4. Software and Notation: Specify the software or program used to generate equations or mathematical symbols, if relevant. Adhere to established notation conventions within your field of study to maintain consistency and understanding.

SUBMISSION

Contribute your research to our esteemed publication. Submit your manuscript electronically through our secure online portal, or send it via email to contact@openventio.org

Tips for successful submission:

• Choose the right journal for your research.
• Carefully review the journal’s instructions for authors.
• Seek feedback from colleagues or research advisors before submitting.
• Respond promptly to any requests from the editor or reviewers.

Open Access: Accelerate Your Research Impact and Reach

Traditionally, scholarly research has been locked behind paywalls, limiting its reach and potential impact. The Gold open access model breaks down these barriers, making your research freely available to anyone, anywhere, regardless of their financial background or institutional affiliation. This translates to:

Invest in Your Research and Open Access

• Maximize Impact: By choosing open access, your research reaches a wider audience, boosting citations and downloads.
• Fuel Scientific Progress: Open access articles accelerate knowledge sharing and collaboration, leading to faster advancements.
• Support the Future: Your APC directly contributes to Openventio’s sustainable open access model, benefitting future researchers.

At Openventio Publishers, we believe in democratizing knowledge and empowering researchers like you. We follow the author-pay system, where a one-time article processing charge (APC) covers the essential costs associated with publishing your work:

• Rigorous peer review: Our double-blind review process ensures the highest quality and integrity of your research.
• Expert editing and formatting: We polish your manuscript for clarity, consistency, and adherence to journal standards.
• Professional production and archiving: Your article will be published to the highest technical and visual standards, and accessible to readers for years to come.

Flexible Options and Affordability

• Payment Plans: We offer convenient options to spread the cost of the APC.
• Discounted Fees: Authors from developing countries or facing financial challenges receive reduced rates.
• External Funding: Explore grants and support programs offered by research institutions and funding agencies.

Become a Champion of Open Access

• Join a Movement: Choosing Openventio makes you a catalyst for a more accessible and collaborative future of science.
• Amplify Knowledge Sharing: Your research contributes to a global knowledge pool for the benefit of all.
• Make a Difference: By publishing open access, you directly impact your field and contribute to global scientific progress.

Unlock Your Research Potential

• Ready to Share? Start your journey with Openventio and reach the world with your research.
• Open Access Advantage: Let us help you maximize the visibility and impact of your valuable work.

*Apart from the APC, an additional USD 199 will be levied for language editing, irrespective of the article type.
**Full Article Processing Charges (APCs) will only be levied for articles successfully accepted for publication.
***Consenting to APCs has no bearing on editorial decisions.