Authors are encouraged to carefully read the following instructions prior to submitting an article. Failure to follow the instructions will result in the article being returned to the author for redrafting and resubmission.
Everything you need to know about preparing, submitting and publishing content through PHBSA, including author requirements, editorial standards and publication processes.
Review the requirements and standards for manuscript preparation, submission, formatting and publication to ensure a smooth publishing process.
Understand the eligibility requirements, authorship responsibilities and ethical considerations expected of all contributors.
Learn how submissions are assessed, reviewed and approved, including the stages involved in the editorial and peer-review process.
Access the official PHBSA writing and formatting standards to ensure consistency, clarity and quality across all submissions.
Access the resources, guidance and tools needed to conduct fair, constructive and timely reviews that uphold the quality and integrity of PHBSA publications.
Use this checklist to evaluate submissions against key quality, scientific and editorial criteria before making a recommendation.
Understand the expectations, ethical obligations and responsibilities of reviewers throughout the peer-review process.
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