Author Guidelines
JHDP publishes original research articles, reviews, policy analyses, case studies, commentaries, and interviews related to health data protection, governance, and ethical use of health data.
Manuscript Requirements
- Manuscripts should include:
title, author names and affiliations, abstract (150–250 words), keywords (minimum 3), main text, references, and short author biographies where requested. - Indicative word limits:
- research articles: 4,000–8,000 words
- reviews and policy analyses: 3,000–6,000 words
- commentaries: 1,500–3,000 words
Submission Conditions
- Submissions must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or professional conflicts of interest.
- Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format and may be revised following peer review.
Author Submission Template
The following template elements should be used when preparing a manuscript for submission.
Template Structure
Template Element | Instruction |
Article Title | Insert the full title of your article here. |
Author Names and Affiliations | Full name, title, institution, city, country, email. Repeat for each author. |
Abstract (150–250 words) | Provide a concise summary of the article’s objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions. |
Keywords (minimum 3) | Keyword 1; Keyword 2; Keyword 3; Keyword 4 |
Main Text | Suggested structure: Introduction; Background and Context; Methods or Approach; Results or Analysis; Discussion; Conclusion. |
Conflict of Interest Statement | Declare any financial, professional, or institutional conflicts of interest. If none, state that no conflict of interest exists. |
Funding Statement | Provide details of funding sources or state that the research received no external funding. |
Author Contributions | Describe each author’s contribution to the manuscript. |
Data Availability Statement | Describe how data can be accessed or state if not applicable. |
References | Provide references using a consistent academic citation format. |
Author Biography (100–150 words per author) | Provide a short professional biography including current position and expertise. |