Submission Guideline
Guide for Authors
Manuscript Types
The Journal of Tropical One Health (JTOH) welcomes the following categories of submissions:
• Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of original studies.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive analyses of specific topics within the Tropical One Health framework.
• Short Communications: Brief reports of significant preliminary findings (e.g., discovery of new viral substrains or molecular optimizations).
• Case Reports: Detailed reports of unique clinical or environmental health cases.
• Perspectives: Insightful commentaries on current trends, challenges, and policy directions.
Manuscript Preparation
All manuscripts submitted to JTOH must be prepared in English and follow the formatting requirements below.
General Formatting
• Manuscripts should preferably be between 2,500 and 6,000 words in length.
• The required font is Arial, 12-point size.
• Manuscripts must be typed with clear headings and consistent formatting throughout.
Title Page
The title page must include:
• A concise and informative title
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations of all authors
• Email address of the Corresponding Author
Abstract
Authors must provide an abstract with a maximum length of 200 words. The abstract may be structured or unstructured, depending on the article type, and should clearly summarize the
background, methods, key results, and significance of the study.
Keywords
Provide 5–7 relevant keywords to support indexing and discoverability (e.g., zoonosis, molecular characterization, tropical public health).
Main Text
Standard articles should generally follow the IMRaD format:
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
For short communications or specific article types:
• Main text: maximum 1,500 words
Figures and Tables
• Figures and tables must be high resolution
• Numbered consecutively in the order they appear
• Accompanied by clear and descriptive captions
• Maximum of 2 figures and/or tables for short communications
Citations and References
• References must follow APA 7th Edition format
• All references should include a valid DOI link where available
• Maximum of 15 references for short communications
Supplementary Materials
Additional materials such as datasets, appendices, extended methods, or supporting figures may be submitted as supplementary files where appropriate.
Submission Process
JTOH utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform for all manuscript submissions.
Online Submission
Authors should submit manuscripts electronically via the journal website:
https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/jtoh
Authors are required to register an account before uploading their manuscript files.
Correspondence
All inquiries regarding manuscript submission, galley proofs, page charges, or publication status should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief via email at: jtoh@um.edu.my
Peer Review and Publication
JTOH is committed to a rigorous, transparent, and confidential peer-review process.
All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess suitability for peer review. Submissions deemed appropriate are then evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process by at least two independent and anonymous experts in the relevant field. Reviewer reports and recommendations are carefully considered by the Editors in making the final decision regarding publication. Authors will receive anonymised reviewer comments and will be informed of the editorial decision, which may be:
• Accept
• Accept with minor revisions
• Accept with major revisions
• Reject
The typical review process takes approximately 2 to 3 months from the date of submission, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity. All stages of the review process are handled in strict confidence. The Editors’ decision is final.
Once accepted, articles are processed under JTOH’s continuous publication model, allowing papers to be published online as soon as they are ready, thereby maximizing visibility and impact for the global Tropical One Health community.
