Announcement of Journal Name Change

Dear Authors, Reviewers, Editorial Board Members, and Readers,

We are pleased to announce an important update: effective immediately, Frontiers in Preventive Medicine has been officially renamed Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

This strategic change reflects our evolving vision to better define the journal's scope, expand its academic influence, and more effectively serve scholars and practitioners in the global public health and preventive medicine communities.

Since its launch, our journal has been dedicated to providing a high-level, interdisciplinary platform for disseminating cutting-edge research in preventive medicine and public health. As the field evolves and global health challenges become increasingly complex, the integration of public health and preventive medicine has never been more critical. The new title more accurately captures our core mission: to bridge the gap between fundamental research, clinical practice, community action, and policy implementation, ultimately advancing health promotion and disease prevention for populations worldwide.

Under its new name, the journal will continue to uphold rigorous peer review and our open access publishing model, while further expanding its scope to encompass a broad spectrum of topics, including epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, infectious disease surveillance, vaccinology, health equity, environmental and occupational health, health behavior, digital health, health economics, and global health.

• New Journal Title: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

• ISSN: The existing ISSN (online) will remain unchanged

• Publisher: Public Health Young Scholars Alliance

• Official Website: [www.jphpm.fpmjournal.org] (The previous domain will automatically redirect)

• Submission System: All submission procedures, formatting guidelines, and review criteria remain the same. Manuscripts currently under review will be processed without interruption.

A new name is just the beginning. Our dedication to academic excellence, author service, and open science remains steadfast:

✅ Rigorous Peer Review: Maintaining double-blind review to ensure fairness, integrity, and scientific validity
✅ Open Access: All articles are freely available to read, download, and share, maximizing research visibility and impact
✅ Rapid Publication: Streamlined editorial processes to ensure timely dissemination of critical findings
✅ Interdisciplinary Engagement: Fostering dialogue and collaboration across research, clinical practice, policy, and community health

We extend our deepest gratitude to every author, reviewer, editorial board member, and reader who has supported us along this journey. Your trust and contributions have shaped the journal into what it is today.

As we move forward, Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine will continue to respond to the evolving needs of public health and preventive medicine with high-quality, impactful scholarship.

We warmly invite you to continue supporting the journal—by submitting your research, volunteering as a reviewer, and recommending us to your colleagues. Together, let us contribute to a healthier and more equitable world.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact our editorial office: [editorial@fpmjournal.org]

Editorial Office
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
February 2026