Submission Process

Submission to the Journal of Wellness is simple and quick.  Just click: Submit a Manuscript and create a login, then fill out the required fields.

The submitted manuscript is uploaded as a Microsoft Word or RTF document. The system will automatically generate a PDF for you.

For questions regarding journal guidelines and reference format please see: Author Guidelines and Formatting.

Thank you for your interest in the Journal of Wellness.

What The Journal of Wellness Publishes

Wellness is certainly a broad category, and although we consider submissions originating from any of the many fields that comprise wellness, we have included a few example topics below to help guide authors.  If you have questions about the applicability of your project for this journal, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

Contribution Topic Examples (not limited to):

Physician Burnout, Resident Wellness, High Intensity Exercise & Recovery, Sleep, Stress Mitigation & Stress Inoculation, Spirituality & Medicine, Inspiring Medical Encounters, Physical Recovery, Resiliency, Reduction Pharmacology, Exercise and Nutrition. For more information see Scope.

Submission Type

There are five separate types of submissions accepted by the Journal of Wellness.  These include: Original Research, Review, Editorials, Humanities & Case Report.  The general breakdown of each type is below. For further formatting specifics, see Formatting.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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).

All science submissions need to be in Vancouver format, double spaced, and in the English language.  For further information on Vancouver Style see Formatting.

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.

Title Page

A title page is not required. In the submission portal you will list the authors in order of where you want them to 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 information if applicable:

  • 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.

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.