The journal welcomes the following types of submissions:
A) Original Research
Papers reporting original research findings in a relevant area. Manuscripts should include:
1. Abstract: Maximum 250 words, structured under Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
2. Keywords: Up to five keywords using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms, where possible, placed at the bottom of the abstract page.
3. Main text: Maximum 4000 words, excluding tables, figures, and references.
4. References: Maximum 40.
Reporting guidelines: Authors should adhere to the following, based on study type:
• Observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional): STROBE statement (https://www.strobe-statement.org/index.php?id=available-checklists)
• Randomized controlled trials: CONSORT statement (http://www.consort-statement.org/)
• Herbal intervention RCTs: Elaborated CONSORT statement (Ann Intern Med 2006;144:364–367)
• Meta-analyses of RCTs: Cochrane Collaboration guidelines (https://training.cochrane.org/handbook)
• Meta-analyses of observational studies: MOOSE statement (JAMA 2000;283:2008–2012)
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: PRISMA statement (Ann Intern Med. 2015;162(11):777-784)
The main text should be structured as: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Relevant ethical considerations, permissions, and authorizations must be declared.
B) Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Systematic reviews may or may not include a meta-analysis. Manuscripts should include:
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• Main text: Maximum 5000 words, excluding tables, figures, and references.
• References: Maximum 60.
Structure: Introduction (state research question, rationale, and aim), Methods (describe study selection and methodological appraisal), Results, Discussion (address international public health relevance).
C) Review Articles
Review articles synthesize and critically evaluate the existing literature on a current and relevant public health topic. They summarize and interpret findings from multiple studies on a specific research question, highlight knowledge gaps, and discuss implications for policy, practice, or future research. Review articles are expected to be written by researchers with demonstrated expertise in the field, ensuring accurate interpretation and meaningful synthesis.
Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• Main text: Maximum 4000 words.
• References: Maximum 60.
Structure: Introduction (state review question and rationale), Methods, Results, Discussion.
D) Short Reports
Short reports present preliminary or brief research findings.
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• Main text: Maximum 2500 words.
• Tables/Figures: Maximum 2.
• References: Maximum 10.
Structure follows that of original research articles.
E) Letters
Letters may respond to previously published articles or address nationally and internationally relevant public health issues. No abstract is required. Text format is free.
F) Commentaries
Commentaries present authors' viewpoints on the interpretation, analysis, or methodology of a particular study.
• Main text: Maximum 1200 words.
• References: Maximum 5.
• No abstract is required. Text format is free.
G) Notes from the Field
These highlight practice-based programs, initiatives of widespread interest, or experiences to share with the public health community.
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• Main text: Maximum 1500 words.
• References: Maximum 5.
Text format is free.
H) Reports
Reports present current practice or results of a program on relevant public health issues.
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• Main text: Maximum 4000 words.
• References: Maximum 50.
Text format is free.
I) Technical Briefs – Methodology
These papers report innovative and practical recommendations for quantitative or qualitative public health research methods (e.g., questionnaire development, sampling, data presentation).
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• Main text: Maximum 2000 words.
• References: Maximum 10.
For other manuscript types, please contact the editors. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Include a cover letter signed by all authors confirming this.
Submission Process
Submissions must be made online via “User Home” / “Author”.
Required Documents (should be uploaded as separate files)
1. Cover Letter: All authors must sign the cover letter. One author should be designated as the corresponding author, with their full postal address, email, and telephone number provided. The cover letter should briefly state the importance of the paper to public health and explain each author’s contribution (e.g., Öztürk A: study design).
Authors may suggest up to four potential reviewers, including their postal addresses, emails, and telephone numbers. The letter must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest (such as funding sources, consultancies, or studies of products) and confirm that the submission is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
2. Title Page:
• Manuscript title and short running title (max. 40 characters)
• Full names, degrees, institutional affiliations, emails and ORCID numbers of all authors
• Corresponding author’s contact information
• Word count (excluding abstract, references, tables)
• Number of tables and figures
3. Main Text: The main text should not include any author names or affiliations. It should begin with the full title of the manuscript and be structured according to the specific manuscript type. All tables and figures must be embedded within the main text.
Figures and Tables:
• Figures: All figures (including photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts) must be clear, easily legible, and embedded within the main text. Each figure should have a title placed below it, and units must be indicated where applicable. Legends should provide sufficient detail to allow interpretation without referring to the main text. For line graphs, the underlying data points must also be provided to enable replication on the journal’s systems.
• Tables: Tables must be concise and as simple as possible, and should be embedded within the main text. Each table should have a clear, descriptive title placed above it. Footnotes should include sufficient detail to enable interpretation.
References:
• References should be cited in numerical order as superscripts within the main text.
• List all authors if there are six or fewer; for seven or more authors, list the first three followed by “et al.”
• Use Index Medicus (abridged) abbreviations for journal names.
• Do not cite papers that are “submitted” in the reference list; these may be mentioned in the text.
• Personal communications should be cited in the text only, including the source, date, and type (for emails, provide the sender’s address).
• References must follow the style recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Sample formats:
• Journal article:
Çan G, Kartal H, Toraman Ç, Bakar C. The Relationship Between Public Health System Resilience and Psychological Resilience: Multilevel Regression Study. Turk J Public Health 2025;23(1):1–10.
• Book:
UNICEF. State of the World’s Children. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.
• Book chapter:
Phillips SJ, Whisnant JP. Hypertension and stroke. In: Laragh JH, Brenner BM, editors. Hypertension: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management. 2nd ed. New York: Raven Press; 1995. p.465–478.
• Online resource:
Garrow A, Winhouse G. Anoxic brain injury: assessment and prognosis. In: UpToDate Cardiovascular Medicine [online]. Available at: www.UpToDateInc.com/card. Accessed February 22, 2000.
Acknowledgements: Write acknowledgements on a separate page. List anyone who contributed to the work but does not meet the criteria for authorship, and confirm that you have their permission to include them. Also, state any financial or material support received. If the study had institutional review board approval, mention it here.
4. Copyright form: Copyright form must be signed by all authors and sent as an attachment to this submission.
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission’s compliance with all the following items. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned to the authors.
Before submission, ensure:
1. The manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
2. The submission files are in MS Word format.
3. Text is double-spaced, 12-point font, and italics are used instead of underlining.
4. Figures and tables are titled appropriately.
5. The main document excludes the authors’ names and affiliations
6. The copyright form is signed by all authors.
7. A title page that includes the names, affiliations, e-mails, and ORCID numbers of all authors and the corresponding author’s name, e-mail, and contact address should be provided.
8. Separate files are submitted for the cover letter, title page, main text, and copyright form.
For editing and proofreading services, contact Saren Publishing.
For complaints, email the journal’s principal contact. All complaints will be reviewed and responded to within a reasonable timeframe.
Editorial Policies
Turkish Journal of Public Health is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and supports the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) Policy Statement on Geopolitical Intrusion on Editorial Decisions. It also adheres to the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals.
Authorship Criteria
We follow the criteria of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (JAMA. 1997; 277:927-934). For manuscripts with two or more authors, each author must have actively and substantially contributed to the study.
Authors are included based on:
a. Significant contributions to:
(1) the study’s concept and design, or data analysis and interpretation, and
(2) drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content; and
b. Final approval of the submitted version of the manuscript.
Both conditions (a and b) must be met. Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged separately. The cover letter must confirm that all listed authors meet these authorship requirements.
Manuscripts should be submitted for consideration only after written consent is given by all contributing authors.
Authorship of editors
The peer review process is confidential to all parties in Turk J Public Health. Editors in chief are not allowed to submit their papers except editorials because anonymity cannot be ensured for the evaluation process. Section editors, on the other hand, can submit their manuscripts to TJPH for publication. The manuscripts of the section editors are subjected to anonymous peer review like the other authors’ papers.
Chief Editors and the section editors are required to notify the management of the Journal if there has been any conflicts of interest between them.
Managers cannot make suggestions and/or pressure to the editors about the manuscripts submitted to the Turk J Public Health.
Conflict of interest
Responsible authors must declare conflicts of interest and disputes. Monetary and any kind of contributions, supports, and funds received for the study that is the subject of the submitted article should be specified (including explanations of how and at which stage of the trial it has been obtained). It should be declared if any support has not been received either.
If authors, editors, and referees have any conflicts of interest that could affect their decision-making, they must inform the Editor-in-Chief in writing.
Plagiarism and other violations
The quality of data and analysis presented is very important for the Turkish Journal of Public Health. Authors must provide their data sets if requested by the editors for review. All submissions are checked for plagiarism and duplication using appropriate software. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree that it may be screened for plagiarism against previously published works. If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript will be rejected, and the authors’ institutions may be notified.
Turkish Journal of Public Health does not accept manuscripts that are under review by another journal or articles that have been previously published. Therefore, authors must confirm in their cover letter that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy for Authors
In line with the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics
(COPE), The Turkish Journal of Public Health (TJPH) recognizes the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing and research. However, the use of AI must comply with ethical publishing standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Authors are therefore required to adhere to the following rules:
1. AI Tools Cannot Be Listed as Authors
TJPH follows COPE’s position that AI tools cannot fulfill the role of an author, and therefore
cannot be listed as authors in any submission. Only individuals who meet authorship criteria (e.g., substantial contribution, accountability, and approval of the final version) should be named as authors.
2. Disclosure of AI Use Is Mandatory
“Authors who use AI tools in the writing of a manuscript, production of images or graphical
elements of the paper, or in the collection and analysis of data, must be transparent in disclosing in the Methods section and cover letter of the paper how the AI tool was used and which tool was used.” The following format may be used in a cover letter:
“During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [Tool Name, e.g., ChatGPT,
OpenAI] for [specific purpose, e.g., language editing, drafting parts of the introduction,
summarizing background literature]. After using this tool, the authors reviewed and
edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the publication.”
Undisclosed or unethical use of AI may lead to rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.
This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated in line with COPE guidance and evolving best practices.
For any questions regarding the use of AI tools, please get in touch with the editorial office before submission.
Publication Ethics
Turkish Journal of Public Health is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and accepts its publication ethics principles and evaluates all submitted manuscripts within this scope. For detailed policies and case examples, visit:
• https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines
• https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Flowcharts
• https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Case
Ethics approval
Research involving humans, their data, or materials must follow the Declaration of Helsinki and have ethics committee approval and type of informed consent received from the study participants. Manuscripts must include the ethics committee’s name and approval number in the methods section. If ethics approval was not required, the exemption and the approving committee must be stated. Authors should provide supporting documents if requested. The Editor may reject studies not conducted within an appropriate ethical framework and may contact the ethics committee for further information.
Peer Review and Editorial Process
Submissions undergo a two-tiered review process. First, the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board conduct an initial screening to assess overall quality and relevance. Manuscripts that pass this stage are then sent for double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
The Turkish Journal of Public Health treats all submitted manuscripts confidentially. Reviewers are also requested to respect the confidentiality of the peer review process and should not share or discuss manuscripts with others without the Editor’s permission. If a reviewer involves a colleague in the review, they must inform the Editor and include the colleague’s name in the review report.
Manuscripts will not be shared with third parties outside the journal except in cases of suspected misconduct. Editors may share manuscripts with other editors within the journal if needed.
Managers of the Turkish Journal of Public Health are not involved at any stage of the evaluation, review, or decision-making process for manuscripts and cannot make suggestions to or put pressure on the editors regarding submitted manuscripts.
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