Aims and Scope
Journal of Public Health International (JPHI)
Our Mission
Journal of Public Health International (JPHI) serves as a leading international forum for high-quality research and innovative practices in the field of public health. Our mission is to advance public health knowledge, practices, and policies globally by providing a credible platform for the rapid dissemination of evidence-based research that addresses contemporary and emerging health challenges affecting populations worldwide.
We are committed to publishing rigorous, peer-reviewed research that informs public health interventions, shapes health policy decisions, reduces health disparities, and ultimately contributes to healthier communities across all geographic regions and socioeconomic contexts. Through our open-access model, we ensure that critical public health knowledge reaches researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities globally, fostering evidence-informed action and collaborative problem-solving.
Core Objectives
Advance Scientific Knowledge
Publish original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence syntheses that expand understanding of public health phenomena, disease etiology, health determinants, intervention effectiveness, and health system performance across diverse populations and settings.
Address Contemporary Health Challenges
Focus on timely, relevant research addressing current global health priorities including pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, non-communicable diseases, mental health, health equity, climate change impacts, digital health transformation, and emerging infectious diseases.
Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Encourage research that integrates perspectives from epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social sciences, health economics, data science, clinical medicine, health policy, and related disciplines to provide comprehensive insights into complex public health problems.
Promote Health Equity
Prioritize research examining social determinants of health, health disparities, vulnerable populations, and strategies to achieve equitable access to healthcare and improved health outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities globally.
Thematic Focus Areas
JPHI welcomes high-quality submissions across the full spectrum of public health disciplines. We particularly encourage research in the following contemporary and emerging areas:
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
Machine learning applications in disease prediction and surveillance, health informatics systems, telemedicine and remote health monitoring, big data analytics for population health, digital health interventions, mHealth applications, electronic health records analysis, AI ethics in healthcare, and predictive modeling for public health planning.
Pandemic Preparedness and Infectious Diseases
Epidemic and pandemic surveillance systems, outbreak investigation and response strategies, vaccine development and immunization programs, antimicrobial resistance, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, global health security, risk communication strategies, health system resilience, and lessons learned from COVID-19 and other recent outbreaks.
Health Equity and Social Justice
Social determinants of health research, health disparities and inequities analysis, vulnerable population studies, community-based participatory research, culturally tailored health interventions, health literacy programs, access to care barriers and solutions, health policy for equity, immigrant and refugee health, and strategies for achieving universal health coverage.
Climate Change and Environmental Health
Climate change impacts on human health, extreme weather events and health outcomes, vector-borne disease distribution changes, air quality and respiratory health, water quality and waterborne diseases, food security and nutrition in changing climates, urban heat island effects, environmental justice, climate adaptation strategies for health systems, and planetary health perspectives.
Mental Health and Well-being
Mental health epidemiology, depression and anxiety research, suicide prevention strategies, stigma reduction initiatives, community mental health programs, mental health integration into primary care, trauma-informed care approaches, substance use disorders, behavioral health interventions, digital mental health tools, and mental health policy development.
One Health Approach
Zoonotic disease surveillance and control, antimicrobial resistance in food systems, food safety and foodborne illness prevention, occupational health in agriculture and animal care, environmental health monitoring, ecosystem health and human health linkages, interdisciplinary strategies linking human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Prevention
Cardiovascular disease prevention and control, cancer epidemiology and screening programs, diabetes management and prevention, respiratory diseases including asthma and COPD, chronic kidney disease, obesity prevention strategies, tobacco control, injury prevention, and lifestyle modification interventions for chronic disease risk reduction.
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
Prenatal and postnatal care quality, maternal mortality reduction strategies, child nutrition and growth monitoring, immunization coverage and vaccine hesitancy, early childhood development, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, pediatric disease prevention, school health programs, and family planning services.
Aging Population and Geriatric Health
Healthy aging promotion, geriatric syndrome management, dementia and cognitive decline prevention, fall prevention programs, age-friendly community design, long-term care quality, elder abuse prevention, geriatric pharmacology, multimorbidity management, and policies supporting active aging and aging in place.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Dietary patterns and health outcomes, micronutrient deficiency prevention, nutrition transition in developing countries, physical activity promotion programs, sedentary behavior reduction, nutritional epidemiology, food environment interventions, school nutrition programs, community gardens and food access, and policies promoting healthy eating and active living.
Public Health Informatics and Data Science
Health information systems design and implementation, data analytics for population health monitoring, spatial epidemiology and GIS applications, real-time disease surveillance systems, health data visualization and dashboards, interoperability and data standards, privacy and security in health data, and evidence-based decision support systems.
Health Systems and Policy Research
Health system strengthening strategies, primary health care models, health financing mechanisms, health workforce development and retention, quality improvement initiatives, health policy analysis and evaluation, health governance, universal health coverage pathways, health services accessibility and utilization, and comparative health system research.
Additional Research Areas: We also welcome submissions in occupational health and safety, health economics and health technology assessment, health education and promotion, global health, humanitarian health, disaster preparedness and response, pharmacoepidemiology, health communication, bioethics, health law, implementation science, and other relevant public health disciplines.
Methodological Approaches
JPHI values methodological rigor and diversity. We welcome submissions employing a wide range of research methodologies:
Quantitative Research
Observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional), randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, surveillance data analysis, mathematical modeling, statistical methods development
Qualitative Research
In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, ethnographic studies, phenomenological research, grounded theory, content analysis, participatory action research
Mixed Methods
Convergent parallel designs, explanatory sequential designs, exploratory sequential designs, embedded designs, multiphase designs
Evidence Synthesis
Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, umbrella reviews, evidence mapping, realist reviews
Implementation Science
Implementation research designs, process evaluations, fidelity assessments, scalability studies, sustainability analyses, dissemination research
Health Economics
Cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost-utility analysis, budget impact analysis, economic modeling, health technology assessment
We particularly encourage innovative methodological approaches and interdisciplinary research designs that provide comprehensive insights into complex public health challenges.
Article Types Accepted
- Original Research Articles – Empirical studies presenting novel findings (typically 3,000-6,000 words)
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses – Comprehensive evidence syntheses following PRISMA guidelines
- Brief Communications – Preliminary findings or short reports (1,500-2,500 words)
- Case Studies – Detailed examination of specific public health interventions or programs
- Methodological Papers – Novel methods, tools, or approaches in public health research
- Commentaries and Perspectives – Expert opinions on current public health issues (1,000-2,000 words)
- Policy Briefs – Evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations
- Reviews and State-of-the-Art Articles – Comprehensive overviews of specific topics
Geographic and Population Scope
JPHI maintains a truly global perspective, welcoming research from all countries and regions. We particularly encourage submissions addressing public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries, comparative studies across diverse settings, and research examining health issues affecting underrepresented populations. Studies may focus on specific communities, national populations, regional analyses, or global health trends.
We value research examining diverse populations including vulnerable groups, marginalized communities, indigenous populations, migrant and refugee populations, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, rural and urban populations, and other groups experiencing health disparities.
Ethical Standards and Research Integrity
All research published in JPHI must adhere to the highest ethical standards:
- Research involving human participants must receive ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees
- Informed consent must be obtained from study participants as appropriate
- Research must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and other relevant ethical guidelines
- Data privacy and confidentiality must be maintained
- Authors must declare all conflicts of interest and funding sources
- Research must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for participant autonomy
- Studies involving animals must follow ARRIVE guidelines and demonstrate ethical treatment
JPHI adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of research misconduct.
Submit Your Research to JPHI
Join our global community of public health researchers making a difference through evidence-based science.
Questions about scope or suitability? Contact us at [email protected] or review our Call for Papers for current priorities.
