Guide for Submissions to Journal of Health Promotion and Health Education

2022-09-12

Updated August 2023

1. This journal is dedicated to advancing research and fostering academic exchange in the realm of health promotion and health education. Published biannually in June and December, the periodical solicits academic papers in the field, provided they have not been previously submitted elsewhere. However, translations, general literature reviews, and practical reports will not be considered. Submissions must be made exclusively through the online submission system at https://ojs.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/hphejournal/index; submissions via paper or e-mail will not be accepted.

2. Papers submitted to this journal will be published after forwarded by the Editorial Board to experts and academics for review and securing approval. Authors assume full responsibility for their submissions, and only manuscripts not previously published elsewhere will be considered. Upon approval for publication by the Editorial Board, copyright is transferred to this journal, while authors retain moral rights and the right to utilize the work for personal, non-profit purposes in the future, including self-publishing and teaching. Copyright is vested in this journal, and reproduction is only permissible with the explicit consent of the Editorial Board.

3. Contributions are welcome in both Chinese and English. For English manuscripts, the Editorial Board may request the author to present a certificate of editing from a professional proofreading services agency or the name and curriculum vitae of a native English speaker acting as proofreader, if deemed necessary, before acceptance for publication. Each article should include abstracts in both Chinese and English, along with figures, tables, and references. Manuscripts are restricted to 15,000 words in Chinese and 8,000 words in English. When submitting manuscripts, authors are obliged to provide an electronic copy of a completed and signed "Consent Form for Submission to the Journal of Health Promotion and Health Education.” Importantly, personal information of the author should not be included in the manuscript to be uploaded to the system to facilitate the review process.

4. Submission Format Guidelines:

  • Ensure the formatting aligns with the guidelines set out in the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual for the review process.
  • Abstract in Chinese and English: Include the title of the paper in Chinese and English, along with the abstract in both languages. The abstract should cover objectives (research importance, background), methods (research design, target groups, sampling, data analysis, and statistical methods), results, conclusions, and keywords in Chinese and English. Abstracts are limited to 500 words in Chinese and 300 words in English, accompanied by up to five keywords listed in order of strokes for Chinese and letters for English.
  • Text: Arrange the manuscript in the sequence of Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion (Conclusions and Suggestions). For literature citations, adhere to this journal's writing style and the guidelines outlined in the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual.

5. Manuscript Submission

  • Since January 2013, this journal has adopted an online submission system. Visit the online submission and review platform at https://ojs.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/hphejournal/index, where you can create an account and provide essential details. Click on "Add," complete the necessary submission information on the page, and upload the manuscript file. In the case of co-authored papers, designate one individual as the corresponding author.
  • For inquiries regarding the submission process, please reach out to the Editorial Board using the following contact details:

　　　Telephone: (02)7749-1718
            E-mail: journalofhphe@gmail.com
            Mailing Address: No. 162, Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd., Taipei City 10610, Taiwan
            Attn: Editorial Board of Journal of Health Promotion and Health Education, Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University

6. Review and Proofreading:

  • The final decision to publish a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, taking into consideration the evaluations and approval provided by an anonymous peer review committee. Should the Editorial Board recommend revising the abstract in English with expert assistance, authors are expected to engage a professional proofreader. They should then furnish a certificate of editing to the journal's Editorial Board. Upon acceptance for publication, authors are obligated to include an English bibliography alongside Chinese or other foreign language references.
  • The author is responsible for reviewing and correcting the paper following the editing and typesetting process. In the event of any errors, please rectify them in the proofs and return them within 48 hours of receiving the manuscript. If an extension is needed, kindly seek permission from the Editorial Board.
  • For manuscripts accepted for publication, this journal will send multiple copies of the current issue to the corresponding authors, determined by the number of authors whose articles have been accepted for publication.

*The Chinese version shall prevail in case of any discrepancies between the English and Chinese versions.*