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UJHSE

Utkarsh Journal of Health Sciences and Environment
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
ISSN: [Applied]

Submit Your Manuscript

UJHSE welcomes submissions of original research, reviews, systematic reviews, case reports, short communications, editorials, and letters in medical sciences, public health, and environmental health. All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review.

Before You Submit

Please ensure you have completed the following before initiating your submission:

  1. Read the Author Guidelines thoroughly
  2. Prepare your manuscript following ICMJE Recommendations
  3. Use appropriate reporting guidelines: CONSORT (randomized trials), STROBE (observational studies), PRISMA (systematic reviews), CARE (case reports)
  4. Ensure double-blind formatting — remove all author-identifying information from the manuscript file
  5. Prepare all required documents listed below

Required Documents

Cover Letter Addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, briefly describing the study, its significance, and confirming the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere
Title Page Separate file containing full title, all author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, corresponding author contact details, word count, and funding disclosures
Blinded Manuscript Complete manuscript with no author-identifying information (title, abstract, keywords, main text, references)
Tables Each table on a separate page, or embedded within the manuscript at appropriate locations
Figures High-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi) in TIFF, JPEG, PNG, EPS, or PDF format
Supplementary Materials Additional data, appendices, or multimedia files (if applicable)
Reporting Checklist Completed checklist for the appropriate reporting guideline (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE, etc.)
ICMJE COI Forms Completed ICMJE conflict of interest disclosure forms for all authors
Ethics Approval Letter or certificate from the institutional ethics committee / IRB (where applicable)
Patient Consent Signed patient consent form for case reports involving identifiable patient information (if applicable)

Submission Process

1
Register or Login Create an account or log in at ujhse.utkarshresearchnetwork.in
2
Start New Submission Navigate to your dashboard and click "New Submission" to begin the process
3
Select Article Type and Enter Metadata Choose your article type, enter the title, abstract, keywords, and contributor details
4
Upload Files Upload your blinded manuscript, title page, cover letter, figures, tables, and all supplementary documents
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Confirm and Submit Review all entered information, confirm the submission checklist, and submit your manuscript

What Happens Next

  1. Acknowledgment email — sent within 24 hours of submission confirming receipt
  2. Editorial screening — the editorial office checks completeness, scope fit, and formatting (5 working days)
  3. Peer review — manuscripts are reviewed by at least 2 independent experts in a double-blind process
  4. First decision — communicated within 4–6 weeks (accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject)
  5. Revision (if required) — 30 days for minor revisions, 60 days for major revisions
  6. Acceptance and APC payment — upon final acceptance, the article processing charge is invoiced
  7. Copyediting, proofs, and publication — accepted articles are copyedited, proofs sent for review, and published online with a DOI

Article Processing Charge (APC)

International Authors USD 300 + applicable taxes
Indian Authors INR 10,000 + 18% GST
  • No submission or review fees are charged at any stage
  • APC is payable only upon final acceptance
  • Fee waivers and discounts are available for authors from low- and lower-middle-income countries
  • Waiver requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and do not influence editorial decisions

Need Help?

For submission assistance, formatting queries, or technical issues with the portal, contact the editorial office:

editor@ujhse.utkarshresearchnetwork.in