Call for Papers: The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry – Third Issue

13-07-2025

Call for Papers: The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry – Third Issue
Publication Date: September 30, 2025

The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry is now accepting submissions for its third issue, scheduled for publication on September 30, 2025. We invite researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals across the disciplines of medicine, dentistry, and public health to submit high-quality original research, systematic reviews, and expert perspectives that contribute meaningfully to advancing global healthcare knowledge and practice.

About the Journal

The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry (IJCHMD) is a hybrid peer-reviewed academic journal committed to promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge dissemination across health-related fields. As a hybrid platform, IJCHMD offers both open-access and subscription-based publishing, ensuring wide accessibility while upholding rigorous editorial and ethical standards.

Following the successful publication of our Winter and Spring Issues — featuring contributions in digital health, oral-systemic integration, community medicine, and emerging technologies — we continue to build a global community of scholars passionate about research that informs real-world care and improves population health.

Scope of the Journal

Submissions are welcomed across, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Clinical and Preventive Medicine

  • General and Specialized Dentistry

  • Public and Global Health

  • AI and Digital Health Innovation

  • Health Policy and Systems

  • Biomedical and Translational Research

  • Medical and Dental Education

  • Ethics and Professionalism in Healthcare

Accepted Manuscript Types

The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Full-Length Original Articles: Up to 2500 words, abstract up to 250 words, 30 references, and up to 6 figures or tables.

  • Basic Science Research: Same as above.

  • Randomized Controlled Trials: Same limits as above. Must comply with CONSORT guidelines.

  • Case Reports and Short Communications: Max 750 words, abstract up to 150 words, 10 references, and up to 3 figures or tables.

  • Technical Notes: Max 500 words, 5 references, and up to 4 figures or tables. No abstract required.

  • Letters to the Editor: Max 500 words, 5 references, and up to 2 figures or tables.

  • Narrative and Thematic Review Articles: Max 3000 words, abstract up to 250 words, 40 references, and up to 6 figures or tables.

  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Same as above. Must comply with PRISMA guidelines.

  • Leading Articles, Book Reviews, Announcements by Fellows and Members, and Obituaries are accepted by invitation only.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: Within 2 to 3 weeks of submission

  • Publication Date: September 30, 2025

Writing Rules and Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts must follow these formatting and ethical requirements:

  • Microsoft Word file (doc or docx), A4 size, 1-inch margins

  • Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced

  • Pages numbered consecutively

Structure

  • Title page with manuscript title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact, and running title (max 50 characters)

  • Abstract and 3 to 6 keywords (no references or abbreviations in the abstract)

  • Main body: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

  • Acknowledgments and funding disclosures

  • References in APA 7th edition style (include DOI links where available)

  • Tables and figures on separate pages at the end of the document, each with captions

Language and Style

  • Clear, formal English (British spelling preferred)

  • Define all abbreviations on first use

  • Use SI units; provide non-SI equivalents as needed

Statistical Reporting

  • Clearly describe methods

  • Report exact p-values, confidence intervals, and thresholds for significance

Ethical Requirements

  • Include statements of ethical approval and informed consent for studies involving human or animal participants

  • Include completed Conflict of Interest, Authorship, and Copyright forms

Graphical Abstract (Optional)

  • Encouraged for original articles

  • Submit as a separate high-resolution image (JPEG or PNG)

Reference Examples
Journal: Smith, J. A., and Doe, R. (2021). Advances in oral regenerative medicine. Journal of Dental Research, 100(2), 123–131. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034520978479
Book: Brown, T. M. (2019). Principles of Public Health Practice. Oxford University Press.

Submission Requirements
Before submission, ensure the following documents are included:

  • Cover letter

  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure

  • Authorship and Contribution Form

  • Copyright Transfer Agreement

  • Ethical Approval Statement (if applicable)

All submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system.

Contact
Editorial Office
The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry
Email: hashim@drhalamedicalgroup.com

Join us in shaping the future of global health. Submit your work to The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry and contribute to an evolving conversation at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and clinical excellence.