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Scale Development Papers

Please follow the guidelines for quantitative research. If mixed methods design was used for scale development, follow the guidelines for mixed methods study.

Scale development papers are only considered if they report the development of a new scale. Please provide a copy of the scale for readers and researchers for use. For scale development papers, report the results of either Exploratory or Confirmatory Factor analysis or Both and content and face validity indexes for the scale.

If you plan to sell your scale for research purposes after publication, we will not publish the scale. Please note in your cover letter if you plan to do this.

We DO NOT consider the publication of translated instruments in different languages.

Theory Development Papers

If qualitative methods and review approaches were used for theory development, please follow the guidelines for those paper type. However, the abstract should be organized as follows:

• Justification for appraisal/review/theory development

• Theory or theoretical construct

• Purpose

• Methods

• Findings

• Conclusions

• Relevance to health science theory/research/practice

We only consider theory development and evaluation papers are considered if they offer new insights into existing theories beyond basic analysis, and support the premises with adequate research. We also consider reviews and critical analysis papers about the use of any given theory in designing and conducting research. In such papers, please clearly outline the limitations of the theory.

Discussion Papers(Also include research methods papers)

Word Limit
Discussion papers should not exceed 5000 words including the abstract and tables, but excluding references.

Abstract (300 words)
Please organize your abstract under the following headings:

• Research/Policy/Practice/Theory Issue addressed

• Aims

• Primary argument

• Discussion

• Implications for health sciences

• Keywords

There is no formal structure to organize discussion papers. Please develop your own logical structure to present discussion papers in the most comprehensive manner.

Opinion Pieces or Editorials or Short Communication

The editors of HSRT welcomes ideas for guest editorials or opinion pieces or short communications about contemporary issues relevant to health science theory, research, policymaking, and practice. Please send an email with your idea or submit the editorial directly for consideration. Editorials are not peer reviewed, but they are assessed by two members of the editorial board before accepted for publication. The editorials should be no longer than 1500 words including references and tables.