Author Guidelines
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 to the Editor are published in response to previously published articles or to address public health issues of national or international relevance. No abstract is required. Submissions should not exceed 500 words (excluding references), include up to five references, one figure and/or one table, and have no more than five authors. When appropriate, authors of the original article may be invited to respond.

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.

* The comprehensive details regarding the ethical principles to be adhered to by our authors, reviewers, and editors, as well as our publication policy, are accessible at https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/tjph/policy.