01 · Language and publication policy

WHJ accepts manuscripts submitted in Indonesian or English. Starting with Volume 7, Number 2 (2026), all accepted articles will be published in English, regardless of the language used at initial submission.

Authors submitting in Indonesian should prepare to provide and verify a complete English version during the editorial process. The arrangement, responsibility, and deadline for translation or language editing will be communicated by the editorial office. Acceptance is based on scientific and ethical merit, not the language of initial submission.

02 · Types of manuscripts

WHJ welcomes scholarly contributions in medicine, clinical practice, and healthcare, provided that they fit the journal’s objectives and scope:

The detailed structure may vary by article type. The template primarily describes an original research article; authors of other categories should preserve relevant journal formatting and adapt section headings with editorial guidance.

03 · General manuscript preparation

The template contains inconsistent margin instructions: one section says 2.5 cm on all sides, while another refers to the Word “Moderate” preset. Use 2.5 cm on all sides provisionally until a revised WHJ template resolves this difference. Authors should not alter the template’s prescribed typography and spacing without editorial permission.

04 · Title, authorship, and abstract

• Title: no more than 14 words in the current template; centered, bold, 12 pt Times New Roman, title case. The final published title must be in English.
• Author information: list all authors in the correct order, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and identify one corresponding author with contact details. Author order and substantive contributions should be agreed upon before submission.
• Abstract: maximum 250 words in one paragraph; summarize background, objective, methods, results, and conclusion. The template uses 10 pt Times New Roman and single spacing for abstract text.
• Keywords: 3–5 terms, separated by semicolons, without a final period. Use appropriate medical indexing terminology where possible.

The supplied template displays both “ABSTRAK” and “ABSTRACT.” Because articles will be published in English from Volume 7, No. 2 (2026), the English abstract is required for the final publication version. Requirements for an additional Indonesian abstract should be confirmed in the revised template.

05 · Manuscript organization

For original research, use the structure established in the WHJ template:

For literature reviews, case reports, lectures, book reviews, or letters, use a manuscript organization appropriate to the article type while retaining the relevant title, abstract, disclosure, and reference requirements.

06 · Tables, figures, and reporting quality

• Present tables in an editable form wherever possible; number them consecutively and place descriptive titles above each table. The WHJ template illustrates a horizontal-rule/open-table style.
• Number figures consecutively, center them, and place captions below each figure. The supplied template specifically mentions JPG images; other formats should be confirmed with editors.
• Use legible labels, consistent terminology, clearly identified units, and appropriate explanations of statistical results.
• Remove or anonymize information that could identify patients unless explicit publication consent and applicable approvals have been obtained.
• Use recognized reporting guidelines appropriate to study design, such as CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, or CARE, where applicable; the checklist or protocol requirements should be confirmed by the editor.

07 · References and originality

• Use the Vancouver citation and reference style. References are numbered in order of first appearance, not alphabetically.
• The current WHJ template calls for more than 10 references, with an emphasis on primary sources and a target of 80% primary references published within the previous five years. Apply this sensibly when foundational references are essential.
• Use a reference manager such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to maintain consistency.
• Submitted work must be original and not simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere. Sources, reused material, and permissions must be disclosed.
• The existing template states a Turnitin similarity limit of 30%, with screening after peer review. Similarity scores are not a substitute for editorial evaluation of plagiarism, duplication, or inappropriate citation.

08 · Medical research ethics and disclosures

• Report approval or exemption from an appropriate research ethics committee when required, including committee identity and reference number when applicable.
• Describe informed consent, privacy protections, and safeguards for patients or research participants; obtain publication consent for identifiable case details or images.
• State funding sources, conflicts of interest, and the roles of contributors. Where relevant, declare clinical trial registration and data availability.
• Do not fabricate or manipulate data, images, findings, or references. Disclose corrections and important errors promptly.
• Any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation should be disclosed where relevant, checked for accuracy, and must not replace human accountability or be listed as authors. WHJ’s final AI-policy wording should be coordinated with its dedicated policy page.

09 · Online registration and submission

All manuscripts should be submitted through the WHJ journal website and its OJS workflow. The following sequence reflects the general OJS 3.4 interface; labels may vary slightly according to your account and current journal settings:

10 · Peer review, revision, and resubmission

WHJ applies a double-blind peer-review process. Editorial screening may precede review. Reviewers and editors assess scientific relevance, methodological quality, reporting clarity, ethical compliance, and contribution to the journal’s scope.

• Read decision letters and reviewer comments in your OJS submission record. Prepare a revised manuscript and a clear, point-by-point response to comments.
• Identify changes in the revised file as instructed by the editor, and upload it to the correct revision stage within OJS.
• Do not create a new submission for a revised manuscript unless the editor specifically requests it.
• Acceptance, revision, or rejection decisions remain the responsibility of the editorial team.

The sample “Author Guidelines” page supplied as a design reference comes from an older OJS installation. Its exact menu labels and sequence should not be copied unchanged into WHJ OJS 3.4.

11 · Final English publication and author proofs

Beginning with Volume 7, Number 2 (2026), accepted papers will be prepared and published in English. Before publication, authors must verify that the final English title, abstract, body text, tables, figures, and references accurately represent the approved scholarly content.

• The author remains responsible for medical terminology, factual accuracy, and intended meaning after translation or language editing.
• Editorial or production staff may request language corrections and proof review before final publication.
• Publication dates, typesetting, and any translation arrangements are subject to editorial coordination; these guidelines do not promise a fixed review or publication turnaround.

12 · Publication fees and author support

Consult the separate Author Fee page for the current charges and historical fee policy. As previously established for WHJ, regular publication is listed at IDR 350,000 and fast-track service at IDR 500,000 beginning with the December 2024 issue; these terms should be verified against the current published fee policy.

For editorial questions, contact amaliah.faradibah@umi.ac.id. The page does not publish an unconfirmed template-download URL.