Mission

Our Mission

JPHS is a new peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing rigorous, innovative research that advances public health globally. We bridge academic discovery with real-world application, ensuring evidence reaches policymakers, practitioners, and communities who need it most.

We welcome submissions across epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, global health equity, digital health, and related disciplines.

Global

International peer review

Fast

Rigorous 30-day review

Open

Open access publishing

Diverse

Interdisciplinary scope

Research Areas

Scope & Focus

Epidemiology

Disease patterns, outbreak response, surveillance methods, and epidemiological modeling.

Health Policy

Policy evaluation, healthcare systems, governance structures, and regulatory frameworks.

Global Health Equity

Health disparities, social determinants, and equity-focused implementation research.

Environmental Health

Occupational health, climate-related health, pollution exposure, and environmental justice.

Digital & Data Health

Health informatics, digital interventions, data science methods, and algorithm validation.

Implementation Science

Evidence translation, implementation strategies, and quality improvement research.

Submission

Submission Guidelines

1

Original Research

Submit unpublished original research, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses advancing public health knowledge.

2

Format & Length

Manuscripts up to 6,000 words with structured abstracts, methods, results, and discussion sections.

3

Peer Review

Double-blind peer review by 2–3 experts. First decision within 30 days of submission.

Key Requirements

  • Ethics approval (if applicable)
  • Conflict of interest disclosures
  • Data availability statements
  • Author contributions
  • Follow journal citation style

Ready to Submit?

Join our growing community of public health researchers and help advance evidence-based solutions for global health challenges.

Have Questions?

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Editorial Office

editorial@jphs.org

Submissions

submit@jphs.org

General Inquiries

info@jphs.org

Quick Facts

Review timeline: First decision within 30 days

Publication model: Open access, author pays

ISSN: Pending

Founded: 2024

Indexed: PubMed, EMBASE (pending)

Discovery & Impact

Journal of Public Sciences

Rigorous Research. Real Impact.

Vol. 41, Issue 1 | Spring 2024

12.4K

Published Papers

3.8

Impact Factor

94

Countries

28

Review Days

Disciplines

Research Areas

Climate & Environment

Research on climate change, environmental policy, sustainable development, and ecological systems.

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Governance & Policy

Studies on institutional frameworks, digital participation, public administration, and civic engagement.

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Economics & Development

Analysis of economic systems, development theory, inequality, trade policy, and financial systems.

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Public Health

Epidemiology, health equity, disease prevention, pandemic response, and healthcare policy research.

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Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary studies in sociology, anthropology, education, and cultural studies impacting society.

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Technology & Society

AI ethics, digital transformation, cybersecurity, innovation policy, and technology governance.

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Curated Selection

Featured Research

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Climate · March 2024

Rethinking Carbon Markets

A redistributive framework for low-income nations, analyzed across 42 countries with policy implications.

AO
Dr. A. Osei
Governance · February 2024

Algorithmic Accountability

Empirical study of AI-driven resource allocation in municipal governance with Barcelona & Seoul cases.

LW
Prof. L. Wei
Health · January 2024

Vaccine Equity in Africa

Mixed-methods analysis of vaccine distribution gaps and their correlation with public trust metrics.

FN
Dr. F. Noor

Our Commitment

Why It Matters

The Journal of Public Sciences bridges rigorous academic inquiry with real-world application, ensuring research reaches the communities and policymakers who need it most.

Founded in 1987, we've published 12,400+ papers driving change across climate policy, governance, economics, and public health.

Open Access Double-Blind Review ISSN 2145-8930

4

Issues Yearly

37

Years Strong

22%

Acceptance Rate

1.2M

Annual Downloads

Leadership

Editorial Board

EM

Elena Marchetti

Editor-in-Chief

University of Geneva

JC

James Chen

Deputy Editor

National University of Singapore

SK

Sofia Kowalski

Section Editor

University of Warsaw

DA

David Asante

Reviews Editor

University of Cape Town

Call for Papers

Submit Your Research

We welcome original contributions from scholars worldwide. Our rigorous double-blind peer review ensures fair, objective evaluation.