Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: Announcements
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description: Journal: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine ISSN: 3068-9376 Publisher: Public Health Young Scholars Alliance (PHYSA) Frequency: Monthly Open Access: Yes (CC BY 4.0)
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items: Notice of Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver
items: Open Access
items: Copyright and Licensing Terms
items: Author Guidelines
items: Peer Review Policy
items: Ethics Policy
items: Policy on Handling Post-Publication Issues
items: Informed consent policy
items: Advertising policy
items: Announcement of Journal Name Change

Notice of Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver
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description: To the Global Research Community,​​ In our continued commitment to advance Open Access publishing, reduce barriers to knowledge dissemination, and encourage the widespread sharing of high-quality research, the editorial office of ​​[Frontiers in Preventive Medicine]​​ is pleased to announce a special initiative: ​​All Article Processing Charges (APCs) will be completely waived​​ for articles accepted for publication ​​until December 30, 2026​​. During this period, all manuscripts that successfully pass our standard peer-review process and are accepted will qualify for this waiver. No publication fees will be charged to the authors. We affirm that this APC waiver will in no way compromise the journal's rigorous peer-review standards, editorial processing, or publication quality. We take this opportunity to warmly invite researchers worldwide to submit your outstanding work. Join us in making your research freely available to a global audience and contributing to a more open and inclusive scholarly community. Best regards, ​​The Editorial Office​​
creator: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
date: %2025-%09-%21

Open Access
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description: I. Journal Orientation and Mission This journal focuses on academic innovation and practical application in the fields of preventive medicine and public health, and is committed to building an open, inclusive, and high-quality international academic exchange platform. Its core missions include: promoting cross-regional and interdisciplinary research cooperation to facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge theories, technical methods, and practical achievements; providing a fair platform for scholars worldwide, especially young researchers, to voice their ideas and accelerating the cultivation of disciplinary talents; serving the formulation of public health policies and the optimization of industry practices, and contributing academic strength to enhancing global health security capabilities. II. Core Principles for Development and Operation Academic Quality First: Strictly adhere to academic standards, establish a fair, transparent, and efficient peer review mechanism, and conduct rigorous review of the scientificity, innovation, and practicality of manuscripts to ensure the academic value and credibility of published achievements. Open Access Orientation: Article Processing Charges (APC) will be fully waived for manuscript submissions until December 2026 (extended from the initial phase). We will continue to optimize the fee policy in the future to minimize barriers to academic dissemination. All published articles will be assigned unique DOIs through the Crossref GME Program, supporting global academic retrieval and citation to ensure the accessibility of research results. Standardized and Compliant Operation: The journal will operate in strict accordance with international academic publishing guidelines and relevant laws and regulations, adhere to the principles of originality and authenticity, firmly resist academic misconduct, and maintain the order of academic publishing. Meeting Scholars' Needs: Focus on the core demands of researchers, optimize the overa…
creator: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
date: %2025-%10-%31

Copyright and Licensing Terms
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description: Journal: Frontiers in Preventive Medicine Publisher: Public Health Young Scholars Alliance 1. Copyright Policy Upon article acceptance, the copyright of the article is transferred to Frontiers in Preventive Medicine, published by the Public Health Young Scholars Alliance. Authors retain significant rights to use and share their own work, as detailed in the "Author Rights" section below. 2. Licensing Policy All articles published in Frontiers in Preventive Medicine are made freely available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This means that anyone is free to: Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, including commercial use. Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use. The license is granted under the following condition: Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to the original work, provide a link to the CC BY 4.0 license, and indicate if any changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. No additional restrictions may be applied that legally or technologically restrict others from doing anything the CC BY 4.0 license permits. 3. Copyright Notice The copyright year for each article is determined by its individual publication date (i.e., the date it is formally published online). A typical copyright notice on the PDF of an article should appear as: “© [Year] Frontiers in Preventive Medicine. Published by the Public Health Young Scholars Alliance. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).” 4. Author Rights Notwithstanding the transfer of copyright to the journal, authors are granted the following rights without requiring further permission: To reuse their article, in whole or in part, in their own future works, such as books, lectures, and c…
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Author Guidelines
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description: Thank you for choosing Frontiers in Preventive Medicine ( FPM，ISSN: 3068-3376 ) as a platform to share your research. To ensure a smooth submission, review, and publication process, we kindly ask you to read and follow the guidelines below carefully. 1. Scope of Submission FPM focuses on preventive medicine and public health with a global perspective. We welcome submissions of original research, reviews, case reports, and viewpoints that align with (but are not limited to) the following themes: Epidemiology and disease prevention (e.g., infectious disease control, chronic disease intervention) Health promotion and behavioral intervention (e.g., health education, lifestyle guidance) Environmental and occupational health (e.g., impact of environmental pollutants, occupational protection) Global health and health equity (e.g., cross-regional health resource allocation, vulnerable population health security) Health policy and system research (e.g., public health policy formulation, healthcare system optimization) Digital health and innovative prevention (e.g., AI in disease prediction, telehealth management) 2. Manuscript Types & Requirements 2.1 Original Research Content: Present novel, rigorous research findings (including clear objectives, methods, results, and discussions). Length: Typically 3,000–6,000 words (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures). Structure: Include Title, Abstract (200–300 words, with 3–5 keywords), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Author Contributions. 2.2 Review Articles Content: Synthesize the latest research progress in a specific subfield, identify research gaps, and propose future directions. Length: 4,000–8,000 words (excluding references and figures). Requirement: Must cite recent, high-impact literature (preferably within the past 5 years) and avoid simple summaries of existing studies. 2.3 Case Reports Content: Report rare or representative clinical cases related to preventive medicin…
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Peer Review Policy
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description: 1. Peer Review Model Frontiers in Preventive Medicine employs a Double-Anonymous Peer Review process to ensure impartiality and fairness. This means that: The identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers. The identities of the reviewers are concealed from the authors. Both parties remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process. 2. Review Process Workflow The review process for each submitted manuscript follows these key stages: Initial Editorial Check: The Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor performs an initial quality check for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and overall suitability. Assignment to Associate Editor: If the manuscript passes the initial check, it is assigned to an Associate Editor (a subject-area expert) who manages the subsequent peer review. Invitation to Reviewers: The Associate Editor invites at least two independent and qualified experts to review the manuscript. Review Period: Reviewers are given a specific timeframe to evaluate the manuscript based on originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards. Decision Recommendation: Reviewers submit their reports with a recommendation (Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject). Editorial Decision: The Associate Editor, considering the reviewers' comments, makes a final decision which is communicated to the corresponding author by the Editor-in-Chief. 3. Criteria for Review Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts on the following criteria: Originality and Novelty Methodological Soundness and statistical validity Scholarly Significance and relevance to the field of preventive medicine Clarity of Presentation and logical structure Ethical Compliance in research conduct and reporting Adequacy of References 4. Revision Process Manuscripts that require revision will be returned to the authors. Authors are expected to submit a revised version along with a point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments. The revised manuscript may be…
creator: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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Ethics Policy
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description: Frontiers in Preventive Medicine is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all forms of malpractice seriously. Our policy is based on the guidelines and standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). 1. Duties and Responsibilities of Editors Decision-Making: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the final decision on the publication of submitted manuscripts. This decision will be based on the manuscript's validation, importance, and clarity, and guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, religious belief, political philosophy, or institutional affiliation. Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must hold all information about a submitted manuscript in strict confidence. They must not disclose any information to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate. Fair Play: Editors will evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to the nature of the authors. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author. Editors will recuse themselves from considering manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest. 2. Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and, through the editorial communications with the author, may also assist the author in improving the manuscript. Promptness: Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excu…
creator: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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Policy on Handling Post-Publication Issues
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description: Frontiers in Preventive Medicine is committed to upholding the integrity of the scholarly record. We recognize a responsibility to correct the record when necessary and to be transparent about any serious concerns. This policy outlines our procedures for handling post-publication issues, in accordance with the best practices and flowcharts provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 1. Corrections (Erratum) Purpose: An Erratum is published to correct a significant error(s) in a published article that affects the scientific integrity, the publication record, or the reputation of the authors or the journal, but where the scholarly findings as a whole remain valid and reliable. Grounds for Issuance: An error in data or calculations that does not alter the main conclusions. Errors in authorship (e.g., an missing or misspelled author name). Errors in the acknowledgment or funding statement. Other factual errors that require clarification. Process: Identification: Errors can be identified by the authors, readers, reviewers, or editors. Assessment: The editorial office, in consultation with the corresponding author and if necessary, subject experts, assesses the impact of the error. Decision: If the error is deemed significant, a decision to publish a Correction is made. Publication: The Correction is published as a separate, citable article with its own DOI, clearly linked bidirectionally to the original article. A prominent notice is also added to the original article's HTML and PDF versions, alerting readers to the existence of the Correction. 2. Retractions Purpose: A Retraction is issued to remove a published article from the scholarly record when the findings are deemed unreliable due to major error or misconduct, or in cases of redundant publication, plagiarism, or unethical research. Grounds for Issuance: Clear evidence of unreliable data or findings, whether as a result of misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation). Plag…
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Informed consent policy
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description: Frontiers in Preventive Medicine is committed to the ethical principles of research involving human participants as outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. This policy mandates that all manuscripts reporting such research must contain a statement confirming that informed consent was obtained from all participants or their legally authorized representatives. 1. Core Principle Research involving human participants must be conducted in accordance with all applicable international, national, and institutional guidelines. The welfare and rights of the participants are paramount. A fundamental component of this ethical obligation is the procurement of voluntary, informed consent. 2. Requirements for Informed Consent 2.1. Process of Obtaining Consent: Consent must be obtained prior to the participant's involvement in the research. The consent process must be informed, meaning that the participant must be provided with clear and comprehensible information about the study. This information must include, but is not limited to: The nature and purpose of the research. The procedures involved, including the time commitment. Any potential risks, discomforts, or benefits. The right to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. Measures taken to ensure confidentiality of data. Whom to contact for answers to pertinent questions about the research. Consent must be voluntary and free from any form of coercion or undue influence. For research involving children or participants who are unable to give consent, consent must be obtained from a parent, guardian, or legally authorized representative. 2.2. Documentation of Consent: Authors must be prepared to provide documentation of ethical approval and consent procedures upon request by the editors. Consent must be documented in writing. A signed consent form is the standard and expected method of documentation. 3. Exceptions to Written Consent In certain specific circumstances, the requirement for written consent may be waived b…
creator: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
date: %2025-%10-%31

Advertising policy
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description: Frontiers in Preventive Medicine maintains the highest standards of editorial independence and integrity. The publication of advertisements is solely a means of generating revenue and does not imply endorsement by the Journal, its Editors, or the Public Health Young Scholars Alliance. 1. General Principles Separation of Content: Advertising must be easily distinguishable from editorial content. All advertisements will be clearly labeled as "Advertisement." Editorial Independence: The acceptance or rejection of an advertisement will not influence the editorial decision-making process for any manuscript. Advertisers will have no prior knowledge of or influence over the journal's content. Liability: The advertiser is solely responsible for the content of the advertisement, including any claims made therein. The Journal reserves the right to reject, cancel, or request modifications to any advertisement at any time. 2. Eligibility and Content Guidelines The Journal reserves the right to accept or decline any advertisement. Advertisements are subject to approval and must comply with the following guidelines: Acceptable Advertisements may include: Scholarly or professional conferences, meetings, and workshops. Academic and professional books or journals. Laboratory equipment, software, and services relevant to the fields of preventive medicine and public health. Educational and professional development opportunities. Relevant philanthropic or non-commercial initiatives. Prohibited Advertisements include, but are not limited to: Content that is misleading, fraudulent, defamatory, or offensive. Political or religious advocacy. Products such as tobacco, firearms, and alcoholic beverages. Advertisements that constitute personal attacks or are in poor scientific taste. Content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others. Advertisements that are not appropriate for the journal's professional audience. 3. Placement and Design Advertisements will not be placed o…
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Announcement of Journal Name Change
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description: 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. Background and Vision 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. Key Information Update 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. Our…
creator: Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
date: %2026-%02-%23