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Instruction for Authors

The Wellness Journal (WJ) welcomes original academic work encompassing both knowledge and its applications across various disciplines, including medicine, health science, pharmacy, philosophy, psychology, economics, and the social sciences. The subjects of the articles include, but are not limited to, aesthetic and rejuvenating wellness, longevity wellness, sleep wellness, meditation, food wellness, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Authors wishing to submit academic papers for publication in the WJ should follow the guidelines for publication. The process of considering articles for publication and research ethics related to academic publications in WJ as follows:

I. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
Preparation of articles for publication in The Wellness Journal (WJ)

  • Manuscripts submitted for publication in WJ must contain content that is consistent with the objectives of WJ, that is to say, the subject matter of the social sciences.
  • Manuscripts submitted for publication in WJ must undergo intensive academic analysis, present new academic ideas, and clearly demonstrate academic progress.
  • Manuscripts submitted for publication in WJ must be publicly available and include a list of authors. Colleagues, consultants, information about the sponsors who fund the research and a license from the sponsor or the project owner if there is confirmation that authors can publish content.
  • Manuscripts submitted for publication in WJ must not have previously been published in any other journal and must not be considered for publication in other journals at the same time.
  • Manuscripts to be published in WJ must include the following elements:
              Academic article: title, abstract, introduction, literature review (can be included in the introduction), analytical/conceptual framework, results, conclusion, recommendations, and references.
              Research article: title, abstract, introduction, literature review, research methodology, study results, conclusion, discussion, recommendations, and references.
              Book Review: book cover image, a summary description, the preface or introduction, a content analysis, and a discussion of the book’s relevance or value. The key themes and arguments should be addressed comprehensively, without summarizing the entire content.
  • The manuscript should be in English using a Times New Roman font, size 12, the heading and page margins should be 1 inch on the top, bottom, and sides.
  • The original articles must be at least 4,000 words, but not more than 12,000 words (including citations, tables, graphs, charts, and images), and be produced in both MS Word and PDF formats with 1.5 line spacing.
  • The abstract of the manuscript must be no fewer than 200 words and no more than 500 words. It should be accompanied by 3 to 5 keywords.
  • The authors must explain methods for obtaining research data such as samples. Sampling operations, reference sources, formulas for calculations, etc., by filling out a questionnaire form on the WJ website.
  • Authors are required to submit the databases and calculation sets used in the research to the journal’s editorial committee of WJ for submission to reviewers to review the data and findings listed in the manuscripts.
  • Manuscripts submitted for publication in the WJ must be referenced to ethical and academic standards. Document reference formats must meet WJ manuscript guidelines.

Submission of manuscripts for publication in The Wellness Journal (WJ)

  • By submitting a manuscript for publication in WJ, the authors can use the method of registering on WJ website by completing the required information in the online form and sending the electronic manuscript file and related documents by email to: thewellnessjournal.nbi@gmail.com. Authors must submit manuscripts on time as stipulated by WJ.

II. PEER REVIEW PROCESS AND EDITORIAL DECISION MAKING AT JOURNALS

JOURNAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
After completing the submission process, WJ editor will screen the manuscript. Manuscripts that do not follow the journal guidelines will be returned to the author without further evaluation. Manuscripts submitted in accordance with the journal guidelines are reviewed for plagiarism and ethical considerations.
The typical steps in the process are:

  • Submission – You submit your manuscript to the journal.
  • Technical Check – An assessment is made that all of the necessary materials have been submitted in the correct formats.
  • Editor Assignment – An Editor is assigned to triage and possibly invite reviewers.
  • Initial Review – The Editor evaluates your manuscript for overall appropriateness and/or novelty.
  • Peer-review – Reviewers (typically three, although that varies somewhat by journal) are assigned to formally evaluate your manuscript.
  • Adjudication – A decision is made on your manuscript: Revise, Reject, or Accept.

INITIAL SCREENING
All manuscripts submitted to WJ are initially selected by the Editorial Team for completeness and to determine if manuscripts meet WJ criteria:

  • The manuscripts should be within the scope of WJ.
  • The manuscripts should be of acceptable quality and in compliance with WJ’s Author Guidelines.
  • Author(s) must use WJ’s format for manuscript and submitted in MS Word and PDF format.

PEER REVIEW
WJ uses a double-blind peer review process, which is the most important part of the publishing process. WJ’s independent status ensures an acceptance rate submitted on the basis of merit and not favor, bias, or personal preference. Authors receive editorial feedback and recommendations.
Each manuscript that passes the initial screening must be rigorously reviewed and anonymously by at least two reviewers who are qualified persons with expertise in the field, or issues related to the article. In the peer-review process, the reviewers make a recommendation for accepting, modifying, or rejecting manuscripts based on their merit and academic quality.
The author must revise the manuscript based on the reviewer’s opinion and answer all questions the reviewer presents in the cover letter. The revised manuscript and cover letter must be emailed to us in both MS Word and PDF format. The editorial will decide whether to return the manuscript to the reviewer for additional review, accept, recommend modification(s) or reject.

FINAL DECISION
Editors review and prepare decision books based on reviewers’ opinions and suggestions which is sent to the relevant author with a recommendation to accept the work that has been modified or slightly modified, or to reject the work without further consideration. The author revised manuscripts with highlighted changes and revisions. Manuscripts modified with major or minor revisions will be re-evaluated before a final decision is made by the editors.

RESUBMISSIONS
The original author who received a rejection letter with a conditional option to resubmit should carefully consider the resubmission conditions. In such a case, the editor has indicated that the work may be contractual but a comprehensive change in concept and/or structure is required for reconsideration. When the authors agree that such changes are possible and desirable, the resubmitted manuscript will remain associated with the original submission but for all intents and purposes will be considered as a new submission.