About the Journal

A trusted open access home for prevention research that improves health outcomes and care delivery.

The Journal of Preventive Medicine and Care (JPMC) is an open access, peer reviewed journal dedicated to advancing prevention science and practical care strategies that reduce disease burden across populations.

We publish research that improves health outcomes, strengthens preventive care delivery, and supports evidence based policy in clinical, community, and public health settings.

Our focus is practical translation and scalable prevention impact.

We emphasize actionable evidence for decision makers.

JPMC covers prevention from early risk identification through long term disease management. We welcome studies that move prevention upstream and demonstrate measurable impact across the lifespan.

Submissions should show clear relevance to prevention outcomes, care access, or population health improvement.

• Primary prevention: risk reduction, vaccination, and health promotion before disease onset
• Secondary prevention: screening, early detection, and intervention to reduce progression
• Tertiary prevention: care models that minimize complications and improve quality of life

Our audience includes preventive medicine clinicians, public health leaders, health system executives, and researchers who translate evidence into practice.

We emphasize clarity and practical relevance so findings can be applied across care settings, from primary care clinics to community prevention programs.

We prioritize manuscripts that demonstrate clear prevention impact, practical implementation, and methodological rigor. Studies should connect outcomes to real world care delivery or population health benefits.

• Strong study design with transparent reporting
• Interventions with measurable outcomes and scalability
• Equity oriented prevention strategies and access improvement
• Clear implications for practice, policy, or health systems
• Data transparency and reproducibility where feasible

JPMC values implementation research that tests prevention programs in real settings, including primary care, community health, and workplace or school based initiatives.

We encourage studies that evaluate feasibility, adoption, and sustained outcomes in diverse populations.

Strong prevention evidence depends on clear measurement and evaluation. JPMC encourages studies that define outcomes, document baseline risk, and report meaningful changes over time.

Evaluations that include implementation metrics, cost effectiveness, and equity impacts provide additional value for decision makers.

• Risk reduction, screening uptake, and adherence outcomes
• Clinical or behavioral indicators linked to prevention goals
• Program reach, adoption, and sustainability metrics
• Cost effectiveness and resource utilization where relevant

Prevention succeeds when evidence informs policy and system design. We welcome analyses of financing, service delivery, and regulatory approaches that improve preventive care access.

Studies that connect policy changes to measurable health outcomes are especially valuable.

Prevention is most effective when research teams collaborate with communities, health systems, and public agencies. We welcome partnerships that strengthen relevance and improve adoption of prevention programs.

Community engaged research, participatory methods, and co-designed interventions align with the mission of JPMC.

Effective prevention requires a trained workforce and strong education pipelines. JPMC welcomes studies that evaluate curriculum design, workforce readiness, and interprofessional prevention training.

We also encourage research on community health worker models, continuing education, and capacity building for preventive care delivery.

JPMC promotes prevention research that reduces disparities and addresses social determinants of health. We encourage submissions focused on underserved communities, low resource settings, and global prevention priorities.

Cross cultural and international studies that compare prevention strategies across regions are welcome.

We uphold strong ethical standards and transparent reporting to protect the reliability of prevention evidence.

• Ethics approvals and informed consent where required
• Conflict of interest and funding disclosures
• Data availability statements and registry identifiers
• Use of reporting standards such as CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA

Transparent data practices strengthen prevention evidence and accelerate replication across settings. We encourage authors to share de-identified datasets, analytic code, and protocols when feasible.

Clear documentation improves reuse, supports secondary analysis, and helps translate findings into policy or program design.

• Provide repository links or access pathways
• Describe data limitations or access restrictions
• Include protocol identifiers when applicable

All JPMC articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license to maximize reach and reuse. Open access distribution ensures findings reach clinicians, program leaders, and policy teams without barriers.

We invest in metadata quality and indexing readiness so prevention research is discoverable and citable across platforms.

JPMC highlights innovation in prevention, including predictive analytics, digital engagement, and novel care models that reduce risk earlier in the care pathway.

We encourage forward looking research that tests new prevention strategies, evaluates emerging technologies, and informs the next generation of preventive care.

Studies that translate innovation into measurable outcomes are prioritized.

Our editorial office supports authors throughout submission, review, and publication. We provide guidance on scope fit, ethical requirements, and metadata completeness to reduce delays.

Authors receive practical feedback that clarifies expectations and strengthens prevention relevance.

• Responsive editorial communication and clear decision letters
• Guidance on reporting standards and data availability
• Support for revisions and proofing
• Optional language editing support on request

JPMC publishes special issues that spotlight emerging prevention priorities. We welcome proposals from research teams and community leaders who can curate focused collections with clear public health impact.

Collaborative and multi site studies are encouraged, especially when they demonstrate scalable prevention models.

Authors can submit through ManuscriptZone and receive tracking updates during review. For scope questions or special issue discussions, contact the editorial office.

We aim to keep the submission experience efficient, transparent, and supportive for prevention researchers.

Early outreach helps align submissions with journal priorities.

• Submit via ManuscriptZone: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net
• Special issue proposals: [email protected]
• Editorial inquiries: [email protected]

JPMC supports authors, editors, and reviewers with timely guidance on scope, policies, and workflows. If you need clarification on requirements, data statements, or review timelines, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We can provide templates, examples, and best-practice recommendations to help you move forward confidently. Our responses typically include next steps, resource links, and a clear point of contact. Early communication helps avoid delays, ensures consistent compliance, and improves the overall publication experience.