Information For Authors

Author Guidelines (Submission Requirements)

  • Articles submitted to TJHS must be original, not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and not previously published, except as a conference abstract.
  • Submissions may include original research papers, short communications, case reports, solicited review articles, commentary, correspondence, and book reviews.
  • Authors must strictly follow editorial instructions to ensure timely publication.

Manuscript Preparation

Submit a single Microsoft Word document, ensuring the word count does not exceed 4,300 words for case reports and primary studies or 5,300 words for review articles. The manuscript should be structured as follows:

  Title Page

  Abstract

  Manuscript Body

  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods (as applicable)
  • Results (as applicable)
  • Discussion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References (Maximum of 30 for case reports and primary studies, and 50 for review articles)
  • Tables and Figures/Charts (Maximum of 5 in total)
  1. Title Page
  • Manuscript title: Use title case (first letter of each major word in the title capitalised) with a maximum of 23 words.
  • List of authors: Initials followed by surname, with superscript numbers indicating affiliations. Example:
    g., 1A.Z. Donald, 2Z.R. 3Kolawole, O.B. Ojo
  • Affiliations: Numbered according to superscript before each author's initial
  • Corresponding author details:
    • Full name
    • Complete postal address
    • Email address
    • Phone number (with country code)
    • ORCID number (if available)
    • Asterisk (*) for corresponding author
  • Short running title: 10 words max
  1. Abstract
  • Structured and not exceeding 300 words.
  • Background
  • Material and Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion/Recommendations
  • Keywords: Include no more than five
  1. Manuscript Body
  • Language: Manuscripts must be in clear and concise English.
  • Formatting:
    • 12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial)
    • A4-size paper size, double-spaced text, and ample margins.
    • Page numbers must be consecutive.
    • Sections in order:
      • Title Page
      • Abstract Page
      • Introduction
      • Materials and Methods (as applicable)
      • Results (as applicable)
      • Discussion
      • Acknowledgements
      • Conflict of Interest/Declaration
      • Sources of fund (Optional)
      • References (start on a new page)
      • Tables (each with a title on separate pages)
      • Figures (each with a title and legend on separate pages)

 

  • Numerical and Measurement Standards:
    • Use Internationally accepted nomenclature (Système International, S.I. units).
    • 24-hour format for time, e.g., 0900H.
    • Sentences should not start with Arabic numerals.
  1. References and Citations
  • Citation Style: Vancouver referencing style
  • In-text citations: Use superscript numbers after punctuation marks (no parentheses or brackets).
  • Reference List Format:
    • References should be in plain text (free from reference manager field codes).
    • List references in numerical order (according to first appearance in text).

Examples of Vancouver-style References

Journal Articles

  1. Single Author
    • Okafor JC. Nutritional value of African indigenous fruits. J Nutr Sci. 2018;29(5):120-5.
  2. Multiple Authors (Up to Six, List All); More Than Six, List First Six Followed by "et al."
    • Ojo DO, Adebayo TO, Olufemi FS, Onigbinde KO, Adegbite O. Impact of maternal health services on infant mortality in rural Nigeria. Afr J Med Sci. 2020;48(2):78-84.
    • Williams J, Brown E, Thomas P, Lee M, Gordon S, Carter B, et al. A case study on malaria control in West Africa. Trop Med Health. 2021;55(1):105-12.
  3. DOI Provided
    • Nelson SM, Telfer EE, Anderson RA. The ageing ovary and uterine environment: Implications for fertility treatment in older women. Reprod Biomed Online. 2013;27(6):673-85. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2013.09.011.

Books

  1. Single Author
    • Akinbode JO. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases in West Africa. 2nd ed. Lagos: University Press; 2015.
  2. Multiple Authors
    • Adekunle T, Bello A, Onwudiwe K. Medical Microbiology for Students and Practitioners. 5th ed. Ibadan: Spectrum Books; 2019.
  3. Chapter in a Book
    • Johnson DR, Ali Y. Pathophysiology of malaria. In: Thomas C, editor. Tropical Diseases Handbook. 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; 2022. p. 145-62.

Websites

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. Government Reports and Online Documents
    • Federal Ministry of Health. National Strategic Framework on HIV/AIDS 2017-2021. Abuja: Federal Government of Nigeria; 2017. Available from: https://www.health.gov.ng/hiv-strategic-framework. Accessed 21 July 2024.
  1. Tables, Figures, and Charts
  • Tables and figures should be placed after references.
  • Each must have a descriptive title and be numbered consecutively.
  • Figures should be in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format.

To proceed with your manuscript submission and receive timely updates, we kindly request that you register and complete your submission on our new platform using the link below:

???? https://tropicaljournalhealthsciences.org/index.php/tjhs/user/register

During the submission process, please be prepared to:

  • Enter the manuscript title

  • Submit the abstract (within 300 words)

  • Upload the full manuscript (Microsoft Word format)

  • Select the appropriate file type for upload

  • Upload the completed and signed Author Agreement & Licensing Form (available under the Downloads section of the website)

If you have any questions or require assistance with the registration or submission process, please do not hesitate to contact the editorial office.