Author Guidelines

 
 
Author Guidelines
Journal: Safety & Health for Medical Workers (SHMW) — Inovasi Analisis Data
Double-blind peer review CC BY-SA 4.0 (Open Access Gold) E-ISSN 3047-9460 • P-ISSN 3048-3786 DOI Prefix 10.69725

Thank you for choosing SHMW. Please follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth submission and rigorous, ethical review aligned with COPE Core Practices and best reporting standards.

1. Manuscript Types
  • Original Research — occupational risks, infection control, ergonomics, psychosocial health, PPE, radiation/chemical exposure, patient-handling injuries, etc.
  • Systematic/Scoping Reviews — with registered protocol if applicable.
  • Short Reports — brief methods/innovations, preliminary data, negative results.
  • Case Reports & Practice Notes — real-world incidents, safety programs, EDIS monitoring insights.
  • Protocols — clinical/occupational/EDIS protocols (trial/registry details if relevant).
  • Perspectives/Policy — ethics, regulation, leadership, safety culture.
2. Formatting & Length
  • Language: clear academic English.
  • File: Word (.doc/.docx). Supplementary files allowed (CSV, ZIP, PDF, images).
  • Font/Spacing: Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced, 2.54 cm margins.
  • Title: ≤ 15 words. Total length: ≤ 8,000 words (incl. abstract, refs, captions, tables).
  • Referencing: APA 7th (author–date), include DOIs where available.
  • Filename: SHMW_FirstAuthor_ShortTitle_v1.docx
  • Anonymization: blinded manuscript (remove names, affiliations, self-identifying text).
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3. Manuscript Structure
  1. Title Page (separate): title (≤15 words), authors, affiliations, corresponding email, ORCID(s), funding, conflicts, acknowledgments, CRediT roles.
  2. Abstract (≤250 words): background—objective—methods—results—conclusion; 3–6 keywords.
  3. Main Text:
    • Introduction (≤850 words): problem & evidence; novelty & gap; objectives (avoid unnecessary local limitation).
    • Methods: design; setting/participants; outcomes/measures; analysis; IRB/consent; registrations.
    • Results: key findings; tables/figures; effect sizes & 95% CI as relevant.
    • Discussion: interpretation; comparison; strengths/limits; implications for safety practice/policy.
    • Conclusion: concise contribution for medical worker safety/health.
  4. References: APA 7; include DOIs.
  5. Figures & Tables: titles/legends, cited in sequence.
  6. Supplementary: instruments, extended analyses, datasets where permitted.
4. Reporting Guidelines
  • CONSORT (trials; include flow diagram; cluster/pragmatic extensions if applicable).
  • PRISMA (systematic reviews: search strategy, flowchart, risk of bias).
  • STROBE (observational: cohort, case-control, cross-sectional).
  • SQUIRE (quality improvement/implementation).
5. Figures, Tables & Units
  • Figures: ≥300 dpi (PNG/TIFF/JPEG) or vector (SVG/EPS); submit separately if possible.
  • Tables: editable (not images); avoid duplication with figures.
  • Units: SI consistently; define abbreviations at first use.
6. Research Ethics & Integrity
  • Aligned with COPE/ICMJE/WAME.
  • Human research: state IRB approval (ID) and informed consent.
  • Clinical trials: prospective registration (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov, WHO ICTRP).
  • Privacy: de-identify data; obtain permissions for identifiable images/quotes.
  • Misconduct prohibited: plagiarism, fabrication/falsification, duplicate submission/publication.
  • AI tools: disclose product/version and scope of use; authors remain fully responsible.
Plagiarism Policy: similarity must be ≤ 15% (Turnitin or equivalent). Submissions exceeding the threshold may be returned or rejected.
7. Authorship (CRediT), Conflicts & Funding
  • Provide CRediT roles for each author (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Writing—Original Draft, Writing—Review & Editing, Supervision, Funding Acquisition).
  • Authorship requires substantial contributions, manuscript approval, and accountability.
  • Conflicts of Interest: declare all; if none, state “No conflicts to declare”.
  • Funding: list sponsors, grant numbers, and sponsor role.
  • Acknowledgments for non-author contributors (with permission).
8. Peer Review & Indicative Timeline
  • Model: double-blind; typically two independent reviewers.
  • Typical flow: desk screening 3–7 business days → peer review 2–4 weeks → first decision & revisions as needed.
  • Appeals/Complaints: email admin1@analysisdata.co.id with manuscript ID, rationale, and evidence. COPE flowcharts guide corrections/retractions.
9. Data Availability & Preprints
  • Data: provide repository/DOI or justified restrictions (privacy, legal, ethical) and access conditions.
  • Code: share when feasible (GitHub/OSF/Zenodo) with license & versioning.
  • Preprints: allowed; include preprint DOI and update once the article is published.
10. Author Profile Requirements (Mandatory)
  • Full Name & Academic Title (e.g., Dr., MSc, etc.).
  • Active Email.
  • Affiliation (department/faculty, institution, city, country).
  • ORCID iD — required for the corresponding author (https://orcid.org/).
  • Google Scholar ID; Scopus Author ID (if available).
Ensure profile data is consistent across ORCID, Google Scholar, and your OJS account.
11. Submission Steps
  1. Prepare files: blinded manuscript; title page; figures/tables; supplementary data; reporting checklist (CONSORT/PRISMA/STROBE, as applicable).
  2. Submit via OJS: /index.php/SHMW/about/submissions.
  3. Cover letter: novelty, fit to SHMW scope, ethics approvals, data availability, preprint/overlap disclosures.
  4. Track & respond: follow editor/reviewer requests promptly in OJS.

Support: admin1@analysisdata.co.id

12. Required Files (Upload Package)
  1. Full Article (Word) — blinded.
  2. Title Page + Author Signatures — names, titles, emails, affiliations, ORCID, Scholar/Scopus IDs; author contributions (CRediT).
  3. Turnitin Similarity Report (PDF) — ≤ 15%.
  4. Ethics/IRB letter (if applicable); Trial registration proof (if applicable).
  5. Figures (separate high-res) and any Supplementary files.
13. Open Access, Copyright & Fees
  • Open Access: immediate, free access upon publication.
  • License: CC BY-SA 4.0 — authors retain copyright.
  • Fees: no submission fees. APCs are currently waived; any future policy will be announced on the website.
14. Submission Checklist
Files
  • Blinded manuscript (Word)
  • Title page (separate)
  • Figures ≥300 dpi; tables editable
  • Supplementary data (if any)
Compliance
  • Title ≤ 15 words; total ≤ 8,000 words
  • Introduction ≤ 850 words
  • IRB/consent addressed; trial registered (if applicable)
  • Reporting checklist attached
  • Similarity ≤ 15% (Turnitin PDF)
Statements
  • CRediT author contributions
  • Funding & conflicts disclosed
  • Data/code availability noted
  • AI tools disclosure (if used)
  • APA-7 references via Mendeley
  • Cover letter signed by all authors
By submitting to SHMW, you confirm the work is original, ethically conducted, not under consideration elsewhere, and that data/permissions are available as stated.
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