Journal of Community Medicine and Health Sciences (JCMHS) is a peer-reviewed, international open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in community health, epidemiology, preventive medicine, and global health systems. The journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, public-health professionals, and policymakers to disseminate findings that improve health equity and community well-being worldwide.

Mission and Vision

Mission: To publish high-quality, evidence-based research that informs practice, shapes health policy, and empowers communities to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

Vision: To be a global leader in promoting accessible, interdisciplinary scholarship in community and population health sciences.

Scope and Coverage

JCMHS welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, short communications, and policy analyses focusing on topics such as:

Public-health surveillance and epidemiology
Primary healthcare and health-system strengthening
Environmental and occupational health
Maternal and child health
Health promotion and behavioral change
Global health, disaster preparedness, and humanitarian response
Infectious and non-communicable disease prevention
Community-based participatory research
Health economics and policy evaluation
Digital health and telemedicine in community settings

Editorial Philosophy

JCMHS upholds transparency, ethical integrity, and rigor across all stages of the publication process. We align our editorial practices with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ICMJE Recommendations, and DOAJ best-practice guidelines. The editorial board comprises experts representing a wide range of public-health disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary perspectives and balanced peer review.

Open Access Commitment

The journal follows a Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication. Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.

Audience and Readership

Our readership includes public-health professionals, epidemiologists, clinicians, researchers, educators, students, and policymakers working to enhance population-health outcomes. The journal also attracts NGOs, development agencies, and governmental health departments seeking evidence to guide strategic decisions.

Editorial and Peer-Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope and ethical standards. Eligible manuscripts are then subjected to a double-blind peer-review process managed through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, methodological competence, and prior scholarly contributions.

Accepted manuscripts proceed through professional copy-editing, typesetting, and DOI assignment before publication. Review decisions and editorial correspondence are archived for transparency and accountability.

Indexing and Archiving

JCMHS is indexed and archived in recognized scholarly databases and repositories to guarantee the discoverability and long-term preservation of its content. Articles are assigned persistent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and stored in secure digital archives such as Portico and LOCKSS. The journal is also catalogued in indexing services such as Google Scholar, CrossRef, and Index Copernicus Value, with further indexing applications in progress.

Ethical and Publishing Standards

We adhere to international research-ethics norms, requiring that all human or animal studies demonstrate prior approval from relevant ethics committees. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest, sources of funding, and confirm originality of submissions. The journal maintains detailed Publication Ethics Policy and Plagiarism Policy pages for further guidance.

Journal Governance and Independence

The editorial board operates independently of sponsors or commercial interests. Decisions are driven solely by academic merit and relevance to the field. JCMHS follows the COPE Core Practice on editorial independence, ensuring that the integrity of editorial decisions is never compromised by financial or institutional pressures.

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes on a quarterly basis (four issues per year) and may release special thematic supplements addressing urgent or emerging topics in community medicine, such as pandemic response, vaccine acceptance, or health-system resilience.

Author Services and Support

To facilitate global participation, JCMHS provides extensive author support through:

Comprehensive Author Guidelines and submission templates
Ethical guidance and conflict-of-interest disclosure forms
Language-editing recommendations for non-native English speakers
Pre-submission inquiry system and technical assistance via the editorial office

Impact and Global Reach

With contributors from multiple continents, JCMHS fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and dissemination of regionally relevant research. The journal measures impact not solely through citations but also by assessing knowledge translation, policy uptake, and real-world improvements in community health indicators.

Partnerships and Collaborations

JCMHS collaborates with universities, research institutes, and professional societies in promoting open-science initiatives, data-sharing ethics, and evidence-based decision-making. The journal welcomes partnerships for special issues and thematic calls that address pressing public-health challenges.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Our website and published content are optimized for accessibility following WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are committed to ensuring that all users—regardless of geographic, linguistic, or physical limitations—can engage with published research without barriers. Articles include structured abstracts, clearly labeled figures and tables, and downloadable citation formats in BibTeX, RIS, and EndNote.

Contact Information

For queries regarding submissions, editorial processes, or technical support, authors may contact the Editorial Office via the contact form available on the Contact Us page.

Why Publish with JCMHS?

Rapid yet rigorous peer review (average turnaround ≤ 30 days)
No paywall or subscription barriers for readers
International editorial expertise and multidisciplinary scope
Permanent archiving and DOI assignment
Compliance with COPE, ICMJE, and OASPA standards
Enhanced article visibility through social-media and press-release support

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JCMHS a peer-reviewed journal?

Yes. Every article is reviewed by at least two subject experts under a double-blind system.

Does the journal charge publication fees?

JCMHS applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) to cover editorial, technical, and archiving costs. Detailed information is available on the APC page.

Can authors deposit their papers in institutional repositories?

Yes. Authors may self-archive pre-prints and post-prints in accordance with the Repository Policy.

Does JCMHS provide DOI and indexing support?

Every accepted article receives a CrossRef-registered DOI and is indexed in leading repositories to enhance discoverability.

“Health for all begins at the community level. Through knowledge sharing, JCMHS empowers global communities to build resilient and equitable health systems.”

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