Journal Information
Submission Guidelines
Everything you need to know to prepare and submit your manuscript to CJBEHM.
Manuscript Types
| Type | Word Count |
|---|---|
| Original Research | 4,000 – 8,000 |
| Review Article | 6,000 – 10,000 |
| Case Study | 3,000 – 6,000 |
| Short Communication | 1,500 – 3,000 |
| Commentary / Opinion | 1,000 – 2,500 |
Submission Process
Prepare Your Manuscript
Manuscripts must be written in English and formatted in Microsoft Word (.docx). Use Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. Include a title page with author details, an abstract (150–250 words), and 4–6 keywords.
Ensure Originality
Submitted work must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. All sources must be properly cited using APA 7th edition. All submissions are screened with Turnitin; manuscripts with similarity above 20% may be returned for revision or rejected, depending on the nature and extent of the overlap.
Submit via the Portal
Submit your manuscript through our online submission portal. You will be required to create an account, complete a submission checklist, and upload your anonymised manuscript (remove all author details for blind review).
Peer Review
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by a minimum of two independent experts. Peer review typically takes 3–4 weeks; CJBEHM aims to make first decisions within 6–8 weeks of submission. Authors will receive a decision of Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
Revision & Acceptance
Authors must address all reviewer comments within 30 days. Accepted manuscripts enter copyediting and will be published in the next available issue. Authors receive a proof for final approval before publication.
Formatting Requirements
AI Use Requirements
CJBEHM permits limited and responsible use of AI tools for tasks such as language editing, grammar correction, translation, coding assistance, literature classification, or data visualization. Any use of generative AI beyond routine spelling or grammar correction must be disclosed. Full policy details are on the AI Policy page.
| Topic | CJBEHM Requirement |
|---|---|
| Disclosure | Any use of generative AI beyond routine spelling or grammar correction must be disclosed in the manuscript. |
| Authorship | AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. |
| Author responsibility | Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and ethical compliance of all submitted content. |
| Research methods | Any AI use in the research process must be described in the Methods section with sufficient detail. |
| Figures and images | Generative AI may not be used to create or manipulate images, figures, tables, formulas, or other visual research materials unless such use is part of the research method and is fully disclosed. |
| Screening threshold | Manuscripts must meet a threshold of <15% AI-generated content and <20% similarity to proceed in the editorial process. |
| Consequences | Undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI may lead to clarification requests, rejection, withdrawal, correction, retraction, or further ethics action. |
Ready to submit?
Use our online portal to begin your submission.