Annals of Health and Health Sciences is a peer reviewed, interdisciplinary medical journal published biannually since 2014. It publishes original research, reviews, case reports, short communications, editorials, letters to the editor, book reviews, and technical reports.
The journal covers both basic and clinical medical sciences, focusing on research involving humans and animals. The journal also encourages submissions related to diagnostic and therapeutic advancements, epidemiological investigations, cost-effectiveness analyses, clinical trials, and public health and social issues.
Furthermore, the journal welcomes contributions on:
Annals of Health and Health Sciences aims to support medical professionals, researchers, and educators by sharing relevant, evidence-based findings and innovations in health sciences.
Subject Fields
| Medical Sciences | Medical Education | Medical Information |
| Pharmaceutics | Nursing Education | Physiotherapy |
| Infectious Diseases | Microbiology | Paediatrics |
| Neurology | Dentistry | Dermatology |
| Oncology | Allergy | Clinical Immunology |
| Cardiovascular Diseases | Endocrinology | Diabetes |
| Gastroenterology | Haematology |
The journal aims to provide an inclusive platform for high-quality research in both basic and clinical disciplines, encouraging contributions that address experimental, diagnostic, therapeutic, epidemiological, and social dimensions of health care.
Focus and Objectives:
Mission: Our mission is to foster open scientific communication and promote the dissemination of medical knowledge that can improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes globally.
Future Perspective: The journal aims to be a trusted academic space for emerging researchers, clinicians, educators, and policy-makers, encouraging ethical, accessible, and impactful contributions to health sciences.
Author Support and Accessibility: We are committed to supporting researchers at all stages of their careers by ensuring a fair and transparent peer-review process, constructive editorial guidance, and global visibility for their work. We welcome contributions from all scholars to share their findings. To promote inclusive and accessible publishing, the journal does not charge any associated fees.
Subject Fields
| Medical Sciences | Medical Education | Medical Information |
| Pharmaceutics | Nursing Education | Physiotherapy |
| Infectious Diseases | Microbiology | Paediatrics |
| Neurology | Dentistry | Dermatology |
| Oncology | Allergy | Clinical Immunology |
| Cardiovascular Diseases | Endocrinology | Diabetes |
| Gastroenterology | Haematology | Neonatology |
| Nephrology | Ophthalmology | Optometry |
| Obstetrics | Gynaecology | Psychiatry |
| Respiratory Medicine | Rheumatology |
Editorial Board
Editor in Chief
Dr. Shivprasad S.,
Md Pgdhpe
Associate Professor,
Department of Biochemistry,
GIMS Gulbarga,
Karnataka, India
Email: shivprasad273@yahoo.com
Associate Editors
| Dr. Praveen Kumar B.A., MD (Com. Medicine) Associate Prof. PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Res., AP, India | Dr. Vasudha Ravindra Nikam MD (Anatomy) Professor and Head, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, D.Y. Patil University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
Advisory Board
| Dr. Murali Manju, MD (Anatomy) Associate Professor, Manipal University, Manipal, India | Dr. Dhaded SM, MD, DM (Neonatology) Head of Department, JN Medical College, KLE University, India |
| Dr. Danish Anwer, MD (Anatomy) Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia | Dr. MA Hakeem, MD, DM Department of Neonatology, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, WA Australia |
| Dr. Malleshappa, MD (Physiology) Associate Professor, PGESI-PGIMS, Bengaluru, India | |
| Dr. Karthick K, MD (Forensic Medicine) Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru, India | Dr. Harsha PJ, MD (Pediatrics) Assistant Professor, PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, AP, India |
| Dr. Sandeep Kudesia, MD (Pathology) Sri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Health Sciences, India | Dr. Anand Ambli, MD (Internal Medicine) BLDE University, Bijapur, India |
| Dr. Mirza Karrar, MD (Pathology) American International Medical University, Saint Lucia | Dr. Praveen AS, MD DM (Cardiology) Assistant Professor, PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, AP, India |
| Dr. Rakesh Mittal, MD (Pharmacology) PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India | Dr. Chetan S, MDS (Orthodontics) College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India |
| Dr. Niti Mittal, MD, DM (Clinical Pharmacology) PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India | Dr. A.K. Vijay Krishna Kumar, MPT Principal, Dr. B R Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru, India |
| Dr. Venugopalarao Tanneru, MD (Anesthesia) Medical Superintendent, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research NTR University of Health Sciences, AP, India | Ms. Radha Saini, MSN, RN, Fellow UICC (Geneva) Associate Professor, Rayat-Bahra College of Nursing, India |
| Dr. Mohammed M Sameer, MD (Anesthesia) Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bengaluru, India | Mr. Janakiraman P Statistician, PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, AP, India |
| Dr. Payal K Bansal, MS (Surgery), PGHDE, FAIMER, IFME Associate Professor and Head of MET, MUHS, India | Dr. Vijayashree Mathad, MPH PhD Public Health, Consultant-CSR Narayana Health Bangalore, India |
Ethical standards for publication exist to ensure high-quality scientific output, maintain trust in research findings, and guarantee that individuals receive appropriate recognition for their work and ideas.
Annals of Health and Health Sciences is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in medical publishing. The journal aligns its policies with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations, ensuring responsible conduct throughout the publication process.
Editorial, Peer Review, Author, and Publisher Responsibilities
Editor Responsibilities
Peer Reviewer Responsibilities
Become a Reviewer: Interested in reviewing for AHHS? Contact the editorial office with your full name, qualifications, and subject areas. Once approved, you will receive an invitation to complete your reviewer profile.
Author Responsibilities
Publisher Responsibilities
Authorship & Contributorship Policy
We recognize and value the intellectual contributions of all authors involved in the creation of scholarly work. Authorship must reflect substantial contribution, and all authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards and submission guidelines outlined.
Criteria for Authorship: To qualify as an author, each contributor must meet all of the following criteria:
Authorship Guidelines
Corresponding Author Responsibilities: The corresponding author serves as the main contact between the journal and all co-authors. Their responsibilities include:
Author Declaration: All authors must complete and sign the Author Submission Checklist to confirm authorship and ethical compliance.
Affiliations: Authors must clearly state their current institutional affiliations and, if applicable, the institution where the research was conducted or presented
Plagiarism & AI Content Policy
We maintain a strict policy against plagiarism and unethical use of AI-generated content. All submissions must be original and properly cited.
Plagiarism includes copying text, data, or ideas from:
Use of AI tools must be transparently disclosed. Content generated entirely by AI without oversight is not acceptable. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with plagiarized or undisclosed AI content will be rejected. A plagiarism check service is also available under Author Services at www.indianjournals.com to help authors ensure content originality before submission. Concerns post-publication can be reported to info@indianjournals.com.
Copyright & Licensing
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Conflict of Interest Policy
The Annals of Health and Health Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity throughout the editorial and publication process. All parties involved are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that could potentially influence their judgment, actions, or objectivity.
Useful Contacts
All communications are treated with confidentiality and addressed appropriately.
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Thank you for considering submitting your paper to us. These instructions will ensure we have everything required so your paper can move through peer review, production and publication smoothly. Please take the time to read and follow them as closely as possible, as doing so will ensure your paper matches the journal's requirements.
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
The authors should submit their manuscript in MS Word (2003/2007) format in double-column, 1.5-line spacing, as per the following guidelines. The manuscript should be organized to include the following sections:
Title page, Abstract with Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, and References.
1. Types of Manuscripts and Word Limits
• Original Article
Randomised controlled trials, interventional studies, studies of screening and diagnostic tests, outcome studies, cost-effectiveness analyses, case-control series.
Word Limit: Up to 2500 words (excluding references up to 30 and abstract up to 250).
• Review Article
Systematic critical assessments of literature and data sources.
Word Limit: Up to 3000 words (excluding references up to 50 and abstract up to 250).
• Medical Education
Articles related to medical education.
Word Limit: May vary (must include abstract and references).
• Case Report
New/interesting/very rare cases with clinical significance or implications.
Word Limit: Up to 1000 words (excluding references up to 10 and abstract up to 100).
Figures: Up to three photographs.
• Letter to the Editor
Word Limit: Up to 750 words, up to 5 references, and a maximum of three photographs.
No sub-headings within the letter.
2. Format:
The title should be in bold and title case, while subtitles should be in sentence case. Provide about 5 6 keywords after the abstract. List the author's name(s) followed by co-author names. Mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and provide a valid email ID. Mention the full affiliation and email address of each author. All author information should be left-aligned.
3. Font Specifications
Font: Times New Roman
Language: English
Line spacing: 1.5, with an extra space between paragraphs
Title: 14 pt, bold, title case
Subtitle: 14 pt, normal, sentence case
Author's Name: 12 pt, bold
Author's Affiliation: 12 pt, normal
Headings: 12 pt, bold
Sub-headings: 11 pt, italics
Body Text: 11 pt, normal
4. Tables:
Insert tables within the text at their first mention. Number tables using Arabic numerals in consecutive order and cite accordingly. Each table must have a caption (e.g., Table 1: Title). Mention the source below the table, if applicable, and include it in the references. Use superscript lowercase letters or asterisks for table footnotes. Provide a separate list of all tables with their titles on the reference page.
5. Scientific Style:
Use SI units and internationally accepted symbols. Italicize genus and species names. Use single quotation marks for special words and quotes, and double quotation marks for quotes within quotes.
6. Figures/Artwork/Illustrations/Plates
7. Equations:
Each equation should appear on a new line. Number equations sequentially and align the numbers right-justified. Enclose equation symbols in single quotation marks within the body text.
Example:
E = mc2 ...... (1)
8. Abbreviations:
Define abbreviations at first use in the format: ABC (Anti-Bacterial Compound), and use only the abbreviation thereafter
9. References
Samples
Journal Articles: Shukla N, Husain N, Agarwal GG, Husain M. Utility of cysticercus fasciolaris antigen in Dot ELISA for the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. Indian J Med Sci. 2008;62:222 7.
Book Chapters: Phillips SJ, Whisnant JP. Hypertension and stroke. In: Laragh JH, Brenner BM, editors. Hypertension: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. 2nd ed. New York: Raven Press; 1995. pp. 465 78.
Internet Sources: Abood S. Quality improvement initiative in nursing homes: the ANA acts in an advisory role. Am J Nurs [serial on the Internet]. 2002 Jun [cited 2002 Aug 12];102(6):[about 3 p.]. Available from: http://www.nursingworld.org/ajn/2002/june/wawatch.htm
Dissertation: Susan MK. Hospital acquired infections: Role of antibiotic resistance [dissertation]. St. Louis (MO): Washington Univ.; 2002.
10. Permissions for Previously Published Material:
Authors must obtain copyright permission for any previously published figures. Some publishers may charge for electronic rights, and these charges are not reimbursed by AHHS. Use alternative material if permission is not granted.
Associated Fee (s):
Annals of Health and Health Sciences (AHHS) does not charge any submission or publication fee.
This ensures all submissions are judged purely on academic merit, not the ability to pay.
Peer-Review Process
The Annals of Health and Health Sciences (AHHS) adheres to a structured, ethical, and transparent editorial process designed to uphold the integrity of scholarly publishing. The peer review process ensures the scientific quality and integrity of published articles. AHHS follows a double-blind review process to maintain fairness and objectivity.
1. Initial Screening (Desk Review):
Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial desk review by the editorial office. The manuscript is checked for:
As part of the submission process, a plagiarism check is conducted using reliable software. This allows for the early resolution of any concerns. Only submissions that pass this stage proceed to peer review.
2. Double-Blind Peer Review:
Manuscripts that clear the desk review are sent for double-blind peer review to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.
Reviewers provide a detailed evaluation and recommend one of the following:
4. Reviewer Responsibilities:
Reviewers assess whether the manuscript is original, methodologically sound, ethically compliant, clearly presents results supporting its conclusions, and cites relevant prior work. They are not responsible for correcting grammar or formatting.
4. Author Revision:
If revisions are suggested, the decision and reviewer comments are shared with the author(s). Authors are expected to submit a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point rebuttal.
5. Timeline
6. Final Decision:
The editor's decision, based on reviewer feedback, is final. Authors will receive the decision along with reviewer comments, provided verbatim when necessary.
7. Special Issues and Conferences:
Special issues or conference proceedings may follow a different review process, handled by guest editors or scientific committees
Publication Decision
The final decision is made by the editorial team, guided by ethical standards, reviewer feedback, and the journal s editorial policies. Confidentiality is maintained throughout the process, and all parties involved are expected to declare any potential conflicts of interest and act with integrity at every stage of the publication process.
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