Article Types
Global Insights in Public and Preventive Health (GIPPH) accepts a broad range of manuscript types across all areas of public health, preventive medicine, epidemiology, and global health. Each manuscript type must follow the appropriate structure outlined below to ensure consistency and efficient peer review.
1. Original Research Articles
Reports of novel scientific findings based on empirical data related to public health, preventive medicine, or population health.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments (optional)
- Conflict of Interest
- References
2. Review Articles
Comprehensive and critical evaluations of existing literature, summarizing current knowledge and identifying research gaps in public and preventive health.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Detailed Review Sections
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
3. Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Evidence-based reviews conducted using systematic and transparent methodologies to synthesize research findings.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
4. Case Studies / Field Reports
Detailed descriptions of unique, rare, or instructive public health cases, outbreaks, interventions, or community-based programs.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Case Description / Field Context
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
5. Short Communications
Brief reports of new findings, preliminary results, or innovative public health approaches that do not require a full-length article.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
6. Policy Briefs / Health System Analyses
Concise analyses of public health policies, health systems, or programmatic interventions with implications for practice and decision-making.
Structure:
Flexible structure depending on content, with clear background, analysis, and recommendations.
7. Technical Notes / Methodological Papers
Descriptions of new methods, tools, frameworks, or analytical approaches relevant to public health research and practice.
8. Editorials & Commentaries
Expert opinions or scholarly perspectives on published articles, emerging public health challenges, or topical issues of global relevance.
9. Perspective Articles / Opinions
Forward-looking discussions addressing future directions in public health science, preventive strategies, policy development, or global health innovation.
10. Letters to the Editor
Short communications commenting on previously published articles or discussing relevant issues in public and preventive health.