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  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Research in Midwifery and Healthcare (JRMH)

The Journal of Research in Midwifery and Healthcare (JRMH) is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on research and practice in midwifery and related healthcare. It aims to support the development and enhancement of midwifery services, maternal and child health, and women's reproductive health, with a particular emphasis on the application of physical exercise throughout a woman’s life cycle. The journal accepts manuscripts in English, and authors are responsible for ensuring clarity and accuracy of language.

Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system. Authors must first register on the website. If already registered, please log in to submit your manuscript. For inquiries, contact the editorial office at jrmh@unesa.ac.id.

General Principles

  1. Originality:
    • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
    • All accepted manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin. The maximum allowed similarity index is 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned for revision or rejected.
  2. Scope:
    • Submissions should be relevant to midwifery, maternal and child health, women's reproductive health, or physical exercise across the female life cycle.
  3. Language:
    • All manuscripts must be written in English.
  4. Types of Articles Accepted:
    • Original Article
    • Review Article
    • Case Report
  5. Peer Review:
    • All manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review and editorial revision.
  6. Ethical Approval:
    • Research involving human subjects must include ethical clearance. In case reports, informed consent must be obtained from patients and uploaded as a supplementary file.
  7. Formatting:
    • Manuscripts must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines.
    • Authors are encouraged to use the official JRMH manuscript template available at: JRMH Template Document
  8. Supplementary Files:
    • Authors must upload a ethical approval, and informed consent forms (if applicable).

Structure:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • Funding
  • References

Types of Manuscript

  1. Original Article
  • Word Limit: Max. 4,000 words
  • Abstract: Max. 250 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
  • Keywords: 3–5 (use Medical Subject Headings - MeSH; include 1 related to SDG goals)
  • References: Minimum 10, with 80% from journal articles within the last 10 year
  1. Case Report
  • Word Limit: Max. 3,500 words
  • Abstract: Max. 250 words (unstructured)
  • References: Minimum 10
  • Must include informed consent from the patient
  1. Review Article
  • Word Limit: Max. 5,000 words
  • Abstract: Max. 250 words
  • References: Minimum 10
  • Literature reviews and systematic reviews are accepted

Figures and Tables

  • Image Format: JPEG or JPG
  • Resolution:
    • Photographs: 300 dpi
    • Line Art: 600 dpi
  • Placement: Place each table or figure in the text after first citation
  • Captions: Descriptive, placed above tables and below figures

References

  • Style: APA Style 7th Ed.
  • Recency: At least 80% from scientific journals published within the last 10 years
  • Minimum References: 10
  • Reference Manager: Use Mendeley or other reference software for formatting

Acknowledgments and Funding

  • Mention contributors who assisted technically or academically
  • Funding disclosure example:
    This work was supported by [Institution Name] [Grant Number]
  • If no funding was received:
    This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Articles

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kh3FosU0SaZSj6GcSnAe6OxgHU93E5TO/edit 

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