Instructions For Author
Comprehensive guidance for preparing and submitting occupational health manuscripts.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2690-0904
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2690-0904
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Occupational health, industrial hygiene, exposure assessment, environmental epidemiology, workplace safety, and policy translation. We prioritize evidence that improves worker and community health.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine publishes rigorous occupational and environmental health research that advances worker safety, exposure prevention, and policy translation.
Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth editorial review and production process.
- Use clear, concise language and define all abbreviations
- Include structured abstracts with objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
- Provide keywords that reflect hazards, industries, or exposures
- Ensure references are complete and include DOIs where available
- STROBE for observational studies
- CONSORT for randomized trials
- PRISMA for systematic reviews
- CARE for case reports
- TREND for non randomized evaluations
- Include ethics approvals and informed consent statements
- Provide data availability statements and repository links
- Describe exposure assessment methods and calibration
- Document worker privacy safeguards and deidentification
ManuscriptZone
Submit via https://oap.manuscriptzone.net for full tracking and reviewer communication.
Simple Submission
Use the streamlined form at https://openaccesspub.org/manuscript-submission-form for rapid submission.
Editorial Screening
Scope fit and compliance checks
Peer Review
Single blind review by experts
Revision
Address reviewer comments and resubmit
Production
Copyediting, proofs, and DOI registration
- Title page with author affiliations and corresponding author details
- Abstract and keywords
- Introduction describing occupational or environmental context
- Methods including exposure and outcome measures
- Results with tables, figures, and statistical analysis
- Discussion highlighting implications for prevention or policy
Provide high resolution figures and editable tables. Ensure all units and abbreviations are defined. Figures should be cited in order and include descriptive captions.
Do you accept preprints?
Yes. Disclose preprints in the cover letter.
Is language editing required?
No, but it is available upon request.
Can I submit supplementary data?
Yes. Provide it with clear labeling and descriptions.
IJOE is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in occupational and environmental medicine. We emphasize reproducible exposure assessment, clear reporting of workplace and environmental context, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in worker health, environmental safety, and preventive medicine.
Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?
Use ManuscriptZone or the Simple Submission Form to begin.
