Submission Type
There are five separate types of submissions accepted by the Journal of Wellness. These include: Original Research, Review, Editorial, Humanities and Case Report. The general breakdown of each type is below.
- Original Research — Brief reports, clinical studies, and original data research are all welcome for submission. Any studies involving people or animals need to have an institutional review board approval documented with the IRB approval number. Clinical trials should be registered (trial number included at the end of the abstract). There is no limitation on article length or number of references. Required sections of the manuscript include: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. Abstracts must be structured with the following sub-sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
- Review – Provides an overview of published literature. No limitation on article length or references. Please include a Methods section detailing how the search was completed, and inclusion/exclusion criteria of articles. Required sections include: a structured Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results & Discussion (Results and Discussion can be a single section or separated), Conclusion. Abstracts must be structured with the following sub-sections: Introduction, Objective (optional), Methods, Results, Conclusion.
- Editorial — Within the first paragraph, identify the topic / article the letter is addressing. The letter should delineate both sides of controversy if existent (both sides however do not require equal treatment). There is no formal limitation on length, but authors are encouraged to keep submission less than 1,000 words if possible. No abstract is required.
- Humanities – Submission can cover anything in the realm of creative writing dealing with wellness (for example, but not limited to: patient encounters, cases of recovery, advocacy for health / wellness). No restriction on length, no restriction on diction, flow or format; poetry and narratives of all types are accepted. No abstract required. No references required, however any references contained within the work must comply with Vancouver formatting.
- Case Report– JWellness challenges authors to submit “Wellness Case Reports.” This is a unique modality of wellness literature aimed at harnessing the power of narrative by publishing short reports of wellness triumph. An example of this could be a healthcare professional who has suffered from burnout and made the hero’s journey to the other side. When diagnosed, burnout can be utilized as a positive nidus for change, providing post-traumatic growth that many individuals may find relatable and inspiring. No restriction on length; no restriction on diction, flow or format. No abstract required. Any references contained within the work must comply with Vancouver formatting.
- Innovation– Presentation of a new test, method, or process that advances what is currently available. Examples include pilot and quality initiatives. Required sections: Abstract, Introduction, Approach, Discussion, Conclusion. Abstracts must be structured with the following subsections: Introduction, Approach, Discussion.
- Brief Report– A short report of original research data. Generally, this submission type encompasses pilot studies or survey studies which are shorter and have fewer references than Original Research. In this category, JWellness will also consider research involving cohorts other than healthcare professionals. Required sections include: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. The Methods section should indicate IRB approval number when applicable for research involving human or animal subjects. Abstracts must be structured with the following subsections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
*Note: Formatting for the Review, Innovation, and Brief Report categories reflect the current requirements, which were updated in Volume 4 (2022).
Vancouver Formatting
Please follow Vancouver Citation Guidelines.
Titles and subtitles: Bold and capitalize
Tables, Figures and Graphics: Tables, figures and graphics should be placed consecutively in the text. Please leave these in the manuscript document as able (if unable you are welcome to upload as a supplemental file). Please include a title and units (if applicable, in column heading). For tables, do not use vertical rules.
References: You do not need to indent lines on your references for the purposes of this journal. However otherwise follow Vancouver formatting. Use in-text citations with brackets at the end of your sentence and before the period [1]. Reference list should be included at the end of your manuscript, numbered, and in the order they were cited.
Electronic Journal Articles
The word [Internet] in square brackets should be inserted after the abbreviated journal title. The date cited [in square brackets] must be included after the date of publication. The URL (web address) must be included at the end of the reference. If available, include the DOI (digital object identifier) at the end of the reference, after the URL.
Electronic Journal Article without available DOI
| Format | Author AA, Author BB. Title of article. Abbreviated title of Journal [Internet]. Date of publication YYYY Mon [cited YYYY Mon DD];volume number(issue number):page numbers. Available from: URL |
| Example | Stockhausen L, Turale S. An explorative study of Australian nursing scholars and contemporary scholarship. J Nurs Scholarsh [Internet]. 2011 Mar [cited 2013 Feb 19];43(1):89-96. Available from: https://sigmapubs-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.lib.monash.edu.au/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1547-5069.2010.01378.x |
Electronic Journal Article with DOI
| Format | Author AA, Author BB, Author CC, Author DD, Author EE, Author FF. Title of article. Abbreviated title of Journal [Internet]. Year of publication [cited YYYY Mon DD];volume number(issue number):page numbers. Available from: URL DOI: doi number |
| Example | Kanneganti P, Harris JD, Brophy RH, Carey JL, Lattermann C, Flanigan DC. The effect of smoking on ligament and cartilage surgery in the knee: a systematic review. Am J Sports Med [Internet]. 2012 Dec [cited 2013 Feb 19];40(12):2872-8. Available from: http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/40/12/2872 DOI: 10.1177/0363546512458223 |
Print Journal Article
Enter author’s surname followed by no more than 2 initials (full stop). If more than 1 author: give all authors’ names and separate each by a comma and a space. For articles with 1 to 6 authors, list all authors. For articles with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 authors then add ‘et al.’ Only the first word of the article title and words that normally begin with a capital letter are capitalized. Journal titles are abbreviated. Follow the date with a semi-colon; abbreviate months to their first 3 letters. Give the volume number (no space) followed by issue number in brackets. If the journal has continuous page numbering through its volumes, omit month / issue number. Abbreviate page numbers where possible, e.g.: 123-9.
Print Journal Article with 1 to 6 Authors
| Format | Author AA, Author BB, Author CC, Author DD. Title of article. Abbreviated title of journal. Date of publication YYYY Mon DD;volume number(issue number):page numbers. |
| Example | Petitti DB, Crooks VC, Buckwalter JG, Chiu V. Blood pressure levels before dementia. Arch Neurol. 2005 Jan;62(1):112-6. |
Print Journal Article with more than 6 Authors
| Format | Author AA, Author BB, Author CC, Author DD, Author EE, Author FF, et al. Title of article. Abbreviated title of journal. Date of publication YYYY Mon DD;volume number(issue number):page numbers. |
| Example | Hallal AH, Amortegui JD, Jeroukhimov IM, Casillas J, Schulman CI, Manning RJ, et al. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography accurately detects common bile duct stones in resolving gallstone pancreatitis. J Am Coll Surg. 2005 Jun;200(6):869-75. |
Book
Enter author’s surname, followed by no more than 2 initials. Give all authors’ names and separate each by a comma and a space. Enter all authors’ names in the order in which they appear in the original source. Only the first word of the title and words that normally begin with a capital letter are capitalized. For book chapters abbreviate page to “p”, for example: p. 12-25. Where appropriate abbreviate thus: p. 122-8. For electronic books include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) if it is given and place it after the URL (web address). Abbreviate months to their first 3 letters.
For more detailed information go to: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/citingmedicine
Book in Print
| Format | Author AA. Title of book. Edition [if not first]. Place of publication: Publisher; Year of publication. Pagination. |
| Examples | Carlson BM. Human embryology and developmental biology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2009. 541 p.
Ambulance Victoria. Ambulance Victoria clinical practice guidelines for ambulance and MICA paramedics. Doncaster (AU): Ambulance Victoria; 2014. 349 p. |
Chapter in a Book
| Format | Author AA, Author BB. Title of book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year of publication. Chapter number, Chapter title; p. [page numbers of chapter]. |
| Example | Speroff L, Fritz MA. Clinical gynecologic endocrinology and infertility. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; c2005. Chapter 29, Endometriosis; p. 1103-33. |
Submission
Abstract
The abstract is limited to 300 words for indexing purposes. Please include a structured abstract containing the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results & Conclusion. An abstract is only required for Original Research and Review submissions. If you are seeking to publish regarding a clinical trial, please include the trial number at the end of the abstract.
Title Page
On the title page please list the authors in order of where they should appear on the publication manuscript (e.g., the first author would be listed first, the second author listed second, and so forth). Please include the following:
- Manuscript title
- Full author names, ORCIDs if available
- Institution of practice with institutional mailing address for each author
- Email address for each author.
Cover Page
No cover page is required, however you are welcome to include one for the editors if you believe this could help with the consideration of the submitted manuscript.
Article Structure (Original Research and Reviews only)
The Introduction section should be self contained, and succinct (about 3 paragraphs of information, no sub headings). Methods may be divided into subsections as needed, and should contain enough detail that a reader could repeat the procedures of the project. Results and Discussion can be subdivided into as many subsections as needed. For Review submissions: Results and Discussion can be a combined single section, or separate. Conclusion should be one paragraph in length, and should elucidate the main finding of the article, and describe briefly its importance.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors must declare any conflicts of interest related to their manuscript / research project. This is defined as any situation or position that may skew results of the investigation / research, or any position or situation that benefits from publication of manuscript beyond simply adding information to the evidenced based world.
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgements are published at the end of the work, however they are not required. If you would like to include an acknowledgments section in your work, please include it at the end of the manuscript. All contributing members not named as authors should be acknowledged, given their permission.
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