Submit Your Health Services Research to IJMP
Join leading healthcare policy researchers, health systems experts, and quality improvement professionals publishing groundbreaking work in health services delivery and healthcare informatics
Two Convenient Submission Methods
Choose the submission method that works best for your healthcare research. Both options provide secure, efficient manuscript handling with full tracking capabilities throughout the peer review process.
ManuscriptZone Portal
Our comprehensive submission platform designed specifically for health services researchers. Track your manuscript through every stage of peer review with real-time updates.
- Auto-save functionality protects your work
- Guided workflow for healthcare research submissions
- Real-time manuscript status tracking
- Direct access to reviewer comments and editor decisions
- Secure document management system
- Revision submission made simple
Quick Submission Form
Streamlined submission process for straightforward health services manuscripts. Perfect for researchers who prefer a simplified approach without account creation.
- No account registration required
- Simple, intuitive form interface
- Fast submission for standard manuscripts
- Ideal for single-submission authors
- Email confirmation upon receipt
- Transferred to ManuscriptZone for tracking
Health Services Research We Publish
IJMP specializes in health services research that advances healthcare delivery, policy, and systems. We welcome rigorous studies that contribute to improving health outcomes through better healthcare organization, financing, and management.
Healthcare Policy Analysis
Comprehensive evaluations of health policies, healthcare reform initiatives, insurance systems, and regulatory frameworks affecting healthcare delivery.
Quality Improvement Studies
Evidence-based research on patient safety initiatives, quality metrics, performance improvement programs, and healthcare outcome optimization.
Health Informatics Research
Studies on electronic health records, health information systems, telemedicine, digital health technologies, and data analytics in healthcare settings.
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Research on care coordination, integrated delivery networks, primary care models, hospital management, and healthcare workforce optimization.
Health Economics Studies
Cost-effectiveness analyses, health technology assessments, resource allocation studies, and economic evaluations of healthcare interventions.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Comprehensive evidence syntheses on health services topics, following PRISMA guidelines for systematic review methodology.
Healthcare Access & Equity
Research on health disparities, access barriers, underserved populations, and strategies to improve healthcare equity and social determinants of health.
Health Services Methodology
Novel methodological approaches, measurement tools, survey instruments, and analytical techniques for health services research.
Brief Communications
Preliminary findings, pilot studies, or focused reports on timely health services issues requiring rapid dissemination.
Pre-Submission Checklist
Ensure your health services manuscript is submission-ready by verifying these essential components. A complete submission accelerates the editorial screening process and moves your research toward publication faster.
Manuscript File Ready
Word document (.doc/.docx) or LaTeX file with all sections complete: title, abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusions, and references.
Figures & Tables Prepared
High-resolution figures (TIFF/EPS format, 300 DPI minimum) and tables formatted according to journal guidelines. Each with descriptive captions.
Ethics Approval Documentation
IRB approval letter or ethics committee clearance for studies involving human subjects, patient data, or healthcare system data.
Author Contributions Documented
All authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript. Corresponding author designated with complete contact information.
Competing Interests Declared
Disclosure of any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.
Cover Letter Prepared
Letter to the editor highlighting the significance of your health services research and its contribution to healthcare improvement.
Reporting Guidelines: Health services research should follow appropriate reporting standards such as STROBE for observational studies, CONSORT for randomized trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews, or SQUIRE for quality improvement studies.
Peer Review Timeline
Transparency is fundamental to our editorial process. Your health services research undergoes rigorous evaluation by experts in healthcare policy, health systems, and health services research methodology.
Submission
Upload manuscript via ManuscriptZone or Quick Form
Day 0Editorial Screening
Editor reviews scope, quality, and completeness
3 DaysPeer Review
Expert health services researchers evaluate manuscript
21 DaysEditorial Decision
Accept, minor/major revisions, or reject
28 DaysRevision & Re-review
Authors revise, reviewers evaluate changes
14 DaysProduction
Copyediting, formatting, and final proofs
10 DaysPublication
Online publication with DOI assignment
~60 Days TotalTransparent Process: You'll receive detailed feedback at every stage. Our health services editorial team and expert reviewers provide constructive comments to strengthen your research, whether accepted, revised, or rejected.
Why Health Services Researchers Choose IJMP
Comprehensive Indexing
Your research gains worldwide visibility through indexing in Google Scholar, connecting it with the global scientific community.
Expert Health Services Reviewers
Manuscripts evaluated by specialists in healthcare policy, health systems, quality improvement, and health informatics.
Fast Editorial Decisions
Average time to first decision: 21 days. We respect your time and provide prompt, constructive feedback.
Open Access Impact
Immediate global visibility ensures your health services research reaches policymakers, healthcare administrators, and researchers worldwide.
Ethical Publishing Standards
Adheres to COPE best practices. Rigorous plagiarism screening. Transparent peer review. Adherence to radiation safety and patient privacy regulations.
APC Waivers Available
Financial support for researchers from low-income countries and unfunded studies. Quality research should be accessible to all.
Submission Requirements for Health Services Research
Manuscript Scope: IJMP focuses on non-clinical health services research including healthcare policy, health systems organization, quality improvement, health informatics, healthcare delivery models, health economics, and healthcare workforce studies. We do not publish individual patient care, clinical treatment protocols, or diagnostic studies.
Your health services manuscript should demonstrate rigorous methodology, clear implications for healthcare practice or policy, and contribute new knowledge to the field. We value research that addresses real-world healthcare challenges and offers actionable insights for improving health systems.
Structured Abstract
250-300 words with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions sections. Clearly state the health services problem addressed and key findings.
Robust Methodology
Detailed description of study design, data sources, analytical methods, and statistical approaches appropriate for health services research.
Clear Results Presentation
Tables and figures that effectively communicate findings. Include effect sizes, confidence intervals, and statistical significance where appropriate.
Policy/Practice Implications
Discussion of how findings inform healthcare policy, improve health systems, or advance health services delivery.
Complete References
Comprehensive citation of relevant health services literature. Follow Vancouver or AMA citation style consistently.
Data Availability Statement
Indicate whether data are available, restricted, or available upon reasonable request. Include repository information if applicable.
Ready to Submit Your Health Services Research?
Join healthcare policy researchers, health systems experts, and quality improvement professionals advancing the field through rigorous, impactful research.
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