Focus and Scope

The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, policy analyses, and short communications in, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • Health education and behavior change
  • Community-based health promotion interventions
  • Non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention
  • Lifestyle and behavioral health

2. Epidemiology and Global Health

  • Infectious and non-communicable diseases
  • Public health surveillance and data analytics
  • Global health issues and disparities
  • Pandemic preparedness and response

3. Environmental and Occupational Health

  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
  • Environmental risk factors and pollution
  • Climate change and health
  • Occupational health and safety

4. Nutrition and Public Health

  • Community nutrition and food security
  • Maternal and child nutrition
  • Malnutrition and stunting
  • Dietary interventions and policies

5. Health Policy, Management, and Systems

  • Health systems strengthening
  • Public health policy and governance
  • Universal health coverage (UHC)
  • Health economics and financing

6. Digital Health and Public Health Innovation

  • e-Health, m-Health, and telemedicine
  • Artificial intelligence in public health
  • Health information systems
  • Data-driven decision-making

7. Community Health and Social Determinants

  • Health equity and inequality
  • Social and cultural determinants of health
  • Community empowerment and participation
  • Vulnerable and marginalized populations

8. Sustainable Development and Public Health

  • SDGs and health integration
  • Sustainable health interventions
  • Climate-resilient health systems
  • One Health and planetary health