Archives of Men's Health

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • I do realize that by checking off the box next to each statement I certify that it is true and I am signing an author agreement.
  • The submission has not been previously published in any languages and is not under consideration in another journal.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which can be found in the "About" section of the journal.
  • The authors either have no commercial associations or sources of support that might pose a conflict of interest, or the conflict of interest is declared in the appendix section at the end of the manuscript text.
  • All those designated as authors meet all four criteria for authorship, and all those who meet the four criteria are identified as authors. Those who do not meet all four criteria are acknowledged.
  • Author contribution has been stated in the appendix section. All authors are accountable for all sections of the manuscript and declare that it is written originally and there is no data fabrication; data falsification including deceptive manipulation of images and plagiarism.
  • The authors confirm that they have mentioned all the organizations that funded their research in the appendix section of the submitted manuscript, including grant numbers where appropriate.
  • Author(s) guarantee that data of the study are available for at least 10 years and will be provided if anyone needs them.
  • The authors confirm that they have agreed to pay the submission fee after submitting the article.
  • The authors confirm that they have agreed to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) after acceptance of the article.

  • As an ethical requirement, author(s) certify that the present research study:

    1. Is in agreement with the regulations of their institution(s) and generally accepted guidelines governing such work
    2. Contains no violation of any existing copyright or other third party right
    3. Is free of any obscene, indecent, libelous, or otherwise unlawful material

Author Guidelines

Focus and Scope


Archives of Men’s Health (AMH) is a continuously updating, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on all aspects of men’s health and illness. Our mission is to advance multidisciplinary understanding through original research, clinical studies, theoretical articles, and evidence-based reviews.


We welcome contributions from various disciplines relevant to men’s health, including but not limited to:
• Urology, Andrology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Genetics, Neurology, Pulmonology, Trauma, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
• Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
• HIV/AIDS and STIs, Nursing, Epidemiology, Biostatistics
• Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Men’s Health
• Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Lifestyle
• Health System Research (HSR), Health Policy and Services
• Marginalized Male Populations: e.g., incarcerated men, homeless men, men who have sex with men (MSM), and minority groups


Article Types Accepted
• Original/Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Brief Reports
• Case Reports
• Letters to the Editor
• Photo Quizzes


Peer Review Process


All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment. Submissions deemed suitable are subject to double-blind peer review by a minimum of two independent reviewers. The review process follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and COPE guidelines and aims for a decision within four weeks. Revisions should be submitted within two weeks of receiving reviewer feedback.


The identity of authors and reviewers is kept strictly confidential throughout the process. Manuscripts under review or consideration are not disclosed to anyone outside the editorial team.


Submission Guidelines


Authors must submit:
1. Title Page: Including article title, full author names and affiliations, and contact information of the corresponding author (email, phone, postal address).
2. Main Manuscript File: Prepared according to international reporting standards (see below) and including the following sections: abstract, main text, acknowledgments, funding, authors’ contributions, conflict of interest, references, tables, and figures.


All clinical trials must be registered with a WHO-approved registry (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov or Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials - IRCT).


Standard Reporting Guidelines


Authors must comply with established reporting standards, including:
• CONSORT: Randomized Clinical Trials
• STROBE: Observational Studies
• PRISMA: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• MOOSE: Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies
• STARD: Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
• CARE: Case Reports
• COREQ: Qualitative Research


Refer to the EQUATOR Network for additional guidelines.


Manuscript Formatting
• Language: English
• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Line spacing: Double-spaced
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Units: SI Units required
• Keywords: 3–5 MeSH terms after the abstract
• Reference style: Vancouver style (ICMJE format), numbered consecutively in-text using Arabic numerals in parentheses


When listing authors:
• List all authors if six or fewer
• If more than six, list the first three followed by “et al.”


Section-Specific Requirements


1. Observational Studies
Structured Abstract (≤350 words), Main Text (≤3500 words). Sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.


2. Clinical Trials
Follow CONSORT, including a flow diagram. Registration number must be included.


3. Review Articles
Unstructured Abstract. Authorship should reflect expertise in the field. Systematic reviews must follow PRISMA or MOOSE.


4. Case Reports
CARE-compliant. Abstract (≤200 words), Main Text (≤1000 words), no structured headings required.


5. Brief Reports
Abstract (≤200 words, unstructured), Text (≤2000 words), Max 2 figures/tables, and 15 references. No section headings.


6. Letters to the Editor
≤700 words. May address recently published articles or include limited original research.


7. Photo Quiz
Up to 1500 words, max 6 images, ≤10 references. Include imaging, brief case summary, diagnostic question, answer, and discussion.


Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content


Plagiarism Policy
AMH enforces a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All submissions are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software. Any form of content duplication, self-plagiarism, or data fabrication will result in immediate rejection and may be reported to the author’s institution in accordance with COPE guidelines.


Use of Artificial Intelligence
Authors must disclose the use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) in manuscript writing, image generation, data analysis, or any other component of the research. AI-generated content must be critically reviewed and verified by human authors. AI tools cannot be credited as authors.


Ethical Standards and Research Integrity
• Human Subjects: Ethics committee approval and informed consent are required and must be clearly stated.
• Animal Studies: Must comply with NIH and institutional animal care standards.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose all financial or non-financial competing interests.
• Authorship: Follows ICMJE criteria. Authorship changes after submission require consent from all co-authors and a written explanation.


AMH adheres to COPE principles and takes misconduct (fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate submission) seriously.


Figures and Tables


Include all figures and tables after the references in the manuscript file. Each must be numbered and titled. Legends (max 60 words) should appear on a separate page. Keep the use of figures and tables to what is necessary for the clarity of the manuscript.


Publication Charges


Archives of Men’s Health (AMH) is a fully open-access journal with no submission fees and no article processing charges (APCs). Publishing in AMH is completely free of charge for all authors.


Editorial Independence


All editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief without influence from institutional or commercial sponsors (Men’s Health & Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences).

Copyright Notice

Based on the obtained author agreement upon submission, "Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences" is the copyright owner of the published material. However, according to Bethesda Statement, all works published in this journal are open access and freely available to anyone on the journal web site without cost under creative common license BY-NC. Based on this license, under the condition of proper citation, “Emergency” grants to all users the following rights:


1. Free, irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual access to all published materials.


2. To copy, use, distribute, transmit and display the work on third party repositories and social media.


3. To make and distribute derivative works in any digital medium for any non-commercial purpose.

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