About the Journal RGUHS National Journal of Public Health

RGUHS National Journal of Public Health is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal published by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru. The Journal is published in print and open access-online versions, with the print version being available at Prasaranga, (publication division of RGUHS), 426/27, 33rd cross, 18th Main 4th T Block, Jayangar, Bengaluru at a nominal cost. The online version is available at www.rguhs.ac.in and contents can be viewed / downloaded free of cost

Scope of the journal

The RGUHS National Journal of Public Health publishes articles of authors from India with special emphasis on original research findings that are relevant for developing country perspectives including India.

The journal considers publication of articles as original article, review article, special article, brief research articles, public health research, clinical trials, letters to editor, student corner, etc. The journal covers population based studies, impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, systematic review, meta-analysis, etc., related to any domain and discipline of public health, especially relevant to national priorities, including ethical and social issues. Articles aligned with national health issues and policy implications are preferred.

The Editorial Process

A manuscript will be reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that it is being submitted to RGUHS National Journal of Public Health alone at that point in time and has not been published anywhere, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. The journal expects that authors would authorize one of them (corresponding author) to correspond with the Journal for all matters related to the manuscript. All manuscripts received are duly acknowledged. On submission, editors review all submitted manuscripts initially for suitability for formal review. Manuscripts with insufficient originality, serious scientific or technical flaws, lack of a significant message, and lack of public health relevance or not conforming to the journal norms are rejected before proceeding for formal peer-review.

Manuscripts that are found suitable for formal review are sent to two or more expert reviewers. Based on the comments from the reviewers the editorial team takes a final decision on the manuscript. The comments and suggestions (acceptance/ rejection/ amendments in manuscript) received from reviewers are conveyed to the corresponding author. If required, the author is requested to provide a point by point response to reviewers comments and submit a revised version of the manuscript. This process is repeated till reviewers and editors are satisfied with the manuscript.

Manuscripts accepted for publication are copy edited for grammar, punctuation, print style, and format. Page proofs are sent to the corresponding author. The corresponding author is expected to return the corrected proofs within three days. It may not be possible to incorporate corrections received after that period. The whole process of submission of the manuscript to final decision and sending and receiving proofs is completed online. With a view to achieve faster and greater dissemination of knowledge and information the journal will try to publish articles online as 'Ahead of Print' after the articles have been accepted for publication. Published by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka 4th ‘T’ Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru