About the Conference Proceedings Series
The Haiti Nexus Journal of Medical Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, biomedical sciences, healthcare systems, and medical innovations. The journal promotes scientific exchange between Haitian and international researchers and encourages high-quality research addressing health challenges in Haiti, the Caribbean, Africa, and other underserved regions.
The journal welcomes original and impactful contributions from researchers, healthcare professionals, academics, policymakers, and students.
2. Scope of the Journal
The journal accepts submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
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Clinical Research
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Public Health
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Epidemiology
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Infectious Diseases
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Tropical Medicine
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Maternal and Child Health
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Nutrition and Food Security
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Environmental Health
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Global Health
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Community Health
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Health Policy and Management
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Medical Education
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Biomedical Sciences
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Healthcare Technology and Innovation
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Mental Health
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Non-Communicable Diseases
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One Health and Zoonotic Diseases
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Emergency and Disaster Medicine
Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is strongly encouraged.
3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal accepts the following manuscript categories:
Original Research Articles
Full-length reports of original scientific investigations.
Review Articles
Comprehensive literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
Short Communications
Brief reports of preliminary or novel findings.
Case Reports and Case Series
Clinically significant or unique medical cases.
Perspectives and Commentaries
Scholarly opinions on current scientific or public health issues.
Policy and Practice Papers
Articles addressing healthcare systems, policy development, implementation strategies, and public health interventions.
Letters to the Editor
Short communications discussing previously published articles or scientific issues of interest.
4. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Language
Manuscripts may be submitted in English or French. Authors are responsible for ensuring grammatical accuracy and clarity before submission.
Formatting Requirements
Authors should prepare manuscripts using:
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Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
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Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
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Double spacing
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1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides
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Continuous page numbering
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Line numbering is recommended
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
The title page must include:
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Full manuscript title
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Short running title (maximum 50 characters)
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Full names of all authors
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Institutional affiliations
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ORCID IDs (if available)
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Corresponding author contact information
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Email address
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Telephone number
Abstract
Abstracts should not exceed 300 words and must clearly summarize:
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Background
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Objectives
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusions
Provide 3–6 keywords below the abstract.
Main Text
The manuscript should generally follow this structure:
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Introduction
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Materials and Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusions
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Acknowledgments (optional)
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Funding Statement
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Conflict of Interest Statement
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References
Word Limits
| Manuscript Type | Recommended Word Limit |
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| Original Research | 3,000–6,000 words |
| Review Articles | 4,000–8,000 words |
| Short Communications | Up to 2,000 words |
| Case Reports | Up to 2,500 words |
| Letters to the Editor | Up to 1,000 words |
5. References and Citation Style
The journal recommends the use of APA (7th edition) or Vancouver citation style. Authors should ensure consistency throughout the manuscript.
Examples:
Journal Article
Author AA, Author BB. Title of article. Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages.
Book
Author AA. Title of Book. Edition. Publisher; Year.
DOIs should be included whenever available.
6. Tables, Figures, and Supplementary Materials
Tables
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Tables should be editable and not embedded as images.
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Each table must have a concise title.
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Tables should be cited in the text.
Figures
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Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
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Accepted formats: PNG, TIFF, JPEG, EPS.
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Figure legends should be submitted separately.
Supplementary Materials
Supplementary files may include datasets, questionnaires, protocols, videos, or additional figures.
7. Ethical Considerations
Human Subjects Research
Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and include:
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approval
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Informed consent statement
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Protection of participant confidentiality
Animal Research
Animal studies must comply with institutional and international animal welfare guidelines.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials should include registration information from a recognized registry.
8. Authorship Criteria
All listed authors must have substantially contributed to:
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Study conception or design
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Data collection or analysis
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Manuscript drafting or revision
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Approval of the final manuscript
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring all co-authors approve the submission.
9. Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure
Authors must disclose:
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Financial conflicts of interest
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Institutional affiliations that may influence the work
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Funding sources and grant numbers
If no conflicts exist, authors should state:
“No conflict of interest declared.”
10. Prior Publication and Preprints
Submitted manuscripts must represent original work not under consideration elsewhere.
The journal supports responsible sharing of research through recognized preprint servers. Authors must disclose any prior dissemination of the manuscript.
If accepted, authors should update the preprint with the citation and DOI of the published article.
11. Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by single-anonymized peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
Editorial decisions include:
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Accept
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Minor Revision
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Major Revision
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Reject
The editorial board makes the final decision based on scientific quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.
12. Open Access Policy
The Haiti Nexus Journal of Medical Sciences publishes all articles under an open-access model to maximize accessibility and knowledge dissemination.
Readers may freely access, download, and share published articles in accordance with the journal’s licensing policies.
13. Article Processing Charges (APC)
To support publication and editorial operations, the journal charges the following APC upon acceptance:
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Members: USD $100
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Non-members: USD $250
No submission fee is charged before editorial review.
APCs are non-refundable once production begins.
14. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.
The journal may publish articles under a Creative Commons license.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials.
15. Submission Process
Authors should submit manuscripts electronically through the journal’s online submission system or official editorial email.
Submission files should include:
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Manuscript file
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Title page
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Figures and tables
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Cover letter
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Ethical approval documentation (if applicable)
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Conflict of interest statement
Cover Letter Requirements
The cover letter should:
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Briefly explain the significance of the work
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Confirm originality
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Confirm all authors approved the submission
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Disclose prior dissemination or preprints
16. Editorial Policies
The journal reserves the right to:
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Reject manuscripts outside the scope
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Request revisions
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Correct typographical or formatting issues
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Retract articles in cases of scientific misconduct
Scientific misconduct includes:
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Plagiarism
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Data fabrication or falsification
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Duplicate publication
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Improper authorship practices
17. Contact Information
For submission assistance or inquiries:
Email: info@haitinexus.org
