Journal of Community Medicine and Health Sciences (JCMHS) aims to promote interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed research that bridges science, practice, and policy in improving the health of populations and communities worldwide. The journal provides an open forum for sharing evidence-based innovations, methodological advances, and critical perspectives in public health, preventive medicine, and community-based healthcare systems.

Primary Aim

The principal aim of JCMHS is to advance scholarly communication and practice by publishing original contributions that:

Generate scientific evidence for improving health equity and community well-being.
Encourage translation of research findings into effective public-health interventions.
Support the integration of preventive, clinical, and policy dimensions of community health.
Foster collaboration between academia, healthcare institutions, government, and civil society.
Promote open access and global knowledge exchange across regions and disciplines.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes manuscripts that address contemporary and emerging issues in community medicine and allied health sciences, including but not limited to:

1. Epidemiology and Disease Control

Studies on infectious-disease surveillance, non-communicable-disease prevention, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, and molecular epidemiology. Papers that integrate statistical modeling, spatial epidemiology, and community risk assessment are particularly encouraged.

2. Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion

Research that explores strategies for behavioral change, screening programs, lifestyle interventions, and the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancers. Emphasis is placed on population-level interventions with measurable outcomes.

3. Global and Environmental Health

Manuscripts examining environmental determinants of health, climate-related diseases, occupational exposures, water and sanitation initiatives, and sustainability-driven health policies. JCMHS supports work that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

4. Maternal, Child, and Reproductive Health

Research focusing on perinatal care, nutrition, vaccination coverage, adolescent health, reproductive rights, and family planning. Field studies from low- and middle-income countries are strongly valued for their global applicability.

5. Health Systems and Policy

Articles assessing healthcare financing, workforce development, service delivery, health-insurance models, and implementation of universal health coverage. Policy briefs and analytical papers that link evidence with decision-making are welcome.

6. Community-Based Interventions

Evaluations of participatory models, health-education programs, and empowerment strategies that engage local populations. Case studies that demonstrate scalability or sustainability of interventions will receive priority consideration.

7. Biostatistics, Data Science, and Digital Health

Innovations in biostatistical modeling, public-health informatics, telemedicine, mHealth, AI-driven disease prediction, and data-governance ethics. JCMHS encourages reproducible research and data-sharing practices compliant with FAIR principles.

8. Health Economics and Policy Evaluation

Analyses of cost-effectiveness, resource allocation, and economic-impact modeling of community-level health interventions. Submissions should clearly articulate methodological rigor and policy relevance.

9. Education and Capacity Building

Pedagogical research on curriculum development, competency-based training, and professional education in community medicine, nursing, and allied health. Reports on innovative learning technologies and simulation-based teaching are encouraged.

10. Ethics, Equity, and Social Determinants of Health

Manuscripts examining ethical frameworks, equity in healthcare access, cultural competence, and social justice approaches to health promotion. The journal particularly welcomes cross-disciplinary insights linking sociology, anthropology, and medicine.

Multidisciplinary Orientation

Community health challenges are complex and multifaceted. JCMHS actively seeks contributions from related disciplines such as sociology, economics, geography, psychology, environmental sciences, and data analytics. The journal values multidisciplinary collaborations that enhance translational impact and practical application.

Geographical Coverage

The scope of JCMHS is global, with special attention to comparative and region-specific studies from low-resource, rural, and marginalized settings. Regional analyses that reveal context-specific determinants or interventions are critical to the journal’s mission of equitable knowledge dissemination.

Article Types Accepted

Original Research Articles
Review Articles and Systematic Reviews
Short Communications and Brief Reports
Case Studies and Case Series
Editorials and Perspectives
Policy Analyses and Technical Reports
Letters to the Editor
Conference Proceedings and Special-Issue Papers

Quality and Methodological Standards

Submissions must demonstrate robust methodology, reproducibility, and adherence to ethical research standards. Observational studies should follow STROBE guidelines; randomized trials should comply with CONSORT; systematic reviews with PRISMA; and qualitative research with COREQ. Statistical transparency and availability of supplementary data are strongly encouraged.

Relevance and Innovation

JCMHS prioritizes manuscripts that introduce novel insights, methodologies, or interventions with measurable community impact. Interdisciplinary or cross-sectoral approaches that connect scientific research with local practice are especially valued.

Contribution to Policy and Practice

The journal seeks to bridge the evidence-to-policy gap by encouraging submissions that translate research outcomes into actionable recommendations for healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies.

Regional and Thematic Focus Areas

JCMHS frequently publishes thematic collections and special issues highlighting key areas such as:

Communicable-disease preparedness and pandemic response
Urban and rural health disparities
Mental-health promotion and psychosocial well-being
Nutrition and food-security interventions
Climate resilience and planetary health
Digital transformation in public-health delivery

Open Science and Data-Sharing Policy

In support of transparency, JCMHS endorses open-science principles, encouraging authors to deposit datasets, statistical codes, and multimedia materials in recognized repositories. Proper citation of shared data enhances reproducibility and scholarly credit.

Target Audience

The journal serves a broad readership that includes community-medicine practitioners, public-health officials, researchers, epidemiologists, educators, and students, as well as policymakers, NGOs, and healthcare managers worldwide.

Impact and Visibility

Through indexing in global databases and open-access dissemination, JCMHS aims to maximize research visibility and citation impact. The journal also supports alternative metrics (Altmetrics) to capture the social and policy influence of published work.

Language and Accessibility

All articles are published in English with clear, inclusive language accessible to both academic and field-based readers. Visual aids, infographics, and graphical abstracts are encouraged to enhance comprehension and outreach.

Editorial Independence

JCMHS maintains complete editorial independence. The selection and publication of articles are determined solely by scientific merit and relevance to community health, free from commercial or institutional bias.

Ethical Alignment

The journal fully aligns with the ethical standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Every submission is screened for originality, informed consent, and data integrity.

“Our scope extends beyond disciplines and borders—because community health is a collective responsibility shaped by science, ethics, and compassion.”

Aims and Scope