Authors' Guide

Formatting Guideline for Authors

  1. Submission Standards
    • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx) Download ONJ word template
    • All authors must disclose conflicts of interest
    • Include ORCID iDs for all authors if available
    • Manuscripts should be proofread for grammar and formatting before submission
  2. General Format
    • Font: Times New Roman
    • Font Size: 12 pt
    • Line Spacing: Double (2.0)
    • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
    • Page Size: A4
    • Text Alignment: Justified
    • Paragraph Indentation: First line 0.5 inch
  3. Format Guide for Original Articles

    4. Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

    1. Title
    2. Abstract (150-300 words)
    3. Keywords
    4. Introduction
    5. Methodology
    6. Results
    7. Discussion
    8. Conclusion
    9. Acknowledgments (if any)
    10. References
    11. Author Contributions
    12. Conflict of Interest Statement
  4. Format Guide for Program Highlights Article
    1. Title
      Author(s) and Affiliations
    2. Abstract (150–300 words)
    3. Introduction
    4. Program Description
      • Objectives and intended outcomes
      • Target population and geographic coverage
      • Stakeholders and collaborators
    5. Implementation Strategy
      • Planning and design (tools used, timeline)
      • Key interventions or activities
      • Capacity-building components (if applicable)
    6. Results and Outcomes
      • Quantitative or qualitative data (e.g., coverage, improvement in knowledge or behavior, service delivery metrics)
      • Challenges and lessons learned
    7. Discussion
      • Significance of the program
      • Replicability or scalability
      • Policy or practice implications
    8. Conclusion
      • Summary of impact and future directions
    9. References
    10. Acknowledgments / Funding Source (optional)
  5. Format Guide for Brief Communication
    1. Title
      - Clear and specific; should reflect the main finding or purpose
    2. Author(s) and Affiliations
    3. Abstract (100–150 words, structured or unstructured)
      • Summary of what was done and key result
    4. Introduction (1 paragraph)
      • Brief background and rationale
      • What gap does this communication fill?
    5. Methods / Description of Initiative
      • Concise explanation of methods or intervention (may be ~2 short paragraphs)
    6. Results or Key Insights
      • Present main findings, ideally with 1 table or figure
    7. Discussion
      • Interpretation of results
      • Implications or potential applications
      • Limitations
    8. Conclusion (2–3 sentences)
      • 4.1 Takeaway message
    9. References
      • 5–10 key references only
    10. Acknowledgments / Funding (if applicable)
  6. Format Guide for a Thought Leadership Article
    1. Title
    2. Author(s) and Credentials
    3. Abstract (optional but recommended, 15 -300 words)
    4. Introduction
      • Context and urgency of the issue
      • The reason why this topic needs leadership and attention
    5. Main Body
      • Articulate the core message or hypothesis
      • Draw from personal or professional experience, published literature, and current events
      • Discuss challenges or misconceptions
      • Offer original perspectives, frameworks, or strategies
    6. Call to Action or Strategic Recommendations
      • Practical or policy-level suggestions
      • What researchers, clinicians, or policymakers should consider
    7. Conclusion
      • Reiterate key insight
      • Pose critical questions for the field
    8. References
      • Support claims with recent data, research, or policy documents
    9. Author Biography / Conflict of Interest Statement (optional but helpful in establishing authority)
  7. Format Guide for a Commentary Article
    1. Title
      Provocative or thematic title reflecting the core idea. E.g., Why Nutrition Support Must Be Reframed as a Human Right?
    2. Author(s), Credentials, and Affiliations
    3. Opening Paragraph
      • Present the issue or event the commentary responds to
      • Clarify your position or central thesis
    4. Body
      • 2–4 paragraphs expanding on key arguments
      • Can include references to recent studies, policies, or real-world events
      • May respond to an article published in ONJ or another journal
    5. Call to Action or Strategic Recommendations
      • Practical or policy-level suggestions
      • What researchers, clinicians, or policymakers should consider
    6. Conclusion
      • Restate your viewpoint
      • Include a call to action, recommendation, or reflective thought
    7. References
      • Limit to 10 or fewer, only to support claims
    8. Conflict of Interest Declaration (optional)
  8. Format Guide for Quality Improvement Article
    1. Title
    2. Abstract
    3. Background/Problem Statement
    4. Aims/Objectives
    5. Methods
      • Setting
      • Interventions
      • Measures
    6. Results
    7. Discussion
      • Lessons learned
      • Challenges
    8. Conclusion
    9. References
  9. Headings
    1. Tables and figures should be placed after the References section
    2. Each table and figure must have a clear title and legend
    3. Number tables and figures consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)
    4. Use Times New Roman 10 pt for table text
    5. Figures should be high-resolution (300 dpi) and in JPEG or PNG format
  10. References
    1. Use Vancouver style format
    2. List all references in numerical order based on their first appearance in the text
    3. In-text citations: Use Arabic numerals in square brackets or superscript format to cite references in the order they appear in the text