Authors: Ofrin RH, Bhola AK, Buddha N.
Chapter 7.6 describes the practical steps involved in preparing a report of your research, including:
- Identifying and targeting the relevant audience for better impact, use and uptake of your research findings.
- Prioritizing what needs to be in the manuscript and identifying an appropriate journal.
- Preparing an outline of the manuscript.
- Developing the manuscript in accordance with the guidelines of the targeted journal and relevant reporting guidelines.
- Getting the manuscript accepted and published.
What is this chapter about?
Clear reports of the findings of research in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) are key to providing the information that decision-makers need when using the evidence from the research.
This chapter describes the processes involved in reporting research findings in such a way that they are accepted as scientific evidence. It describes some generic steps that should be followed to prepare manuscripts for publication in an appropriate journal. This guidance should help Health EDRM researchers to prepare and publish their findings in an accessible, informative and transparent way, so that it can support evidence-informed decision-making.
What are the key messages of this chapter?
- Preparing and publishing findings of research relating to Health EDRM is a valuable contribution to strengthening the humanitarian development nexus.
- Be clear about the new evidence you have generated and how it can make a positive difference.
- Prepare your manuscript in accordance with the guidelines for authors of the chosen journal, the relevant reporting guidelines for the type of study you did and the expectations of your target audience.
- Ensure that the final version of your manuscript gives a clear account of the research that will be understandable to readers.
- Ideally, submit the manuscript to an open-access journal, which will ensure its wide distribution, use by others and uptake of your findings.
