Call for Papers

Publish impactful preventive medicine research that strengthens population health and care delivery.

JPMC places prevention at the center of modern healthcare. We publish research that reduces risk, improves outcomes, and strengthens health systems through evidence-based interventions. Our editorial focus favors clear methods, real-world relevance, and contributions that can be translated into practice and policy.

Our readership includes clinicians, public health professionals, program leaders, and researchers across the prevention continuum. If your work delivers actionable insights for screening, early intervention, behavioral change, or system-level prevention, JPMC offers a trusted platform for global visibility.

We invite submissions that advance prevention, health promotion, and early intervention across diverse populations and care settings. JPMC values research that bridges biological, behavioral, and system-level factors to deliver measurable improvements in health outcomes.

Studies that demonstrate implementation feasibility, scalable impact, or equity-oriented design are especially welcome. We encourage authors to highlight the public health implications of their findings and the pathways for adoption in practice.

• Chronic disease prevention, cardiometabolic risk reduction, and long-term condition management
• Cancer screening programs, early detection workflows, and population outreach strategies
• Vaccination science, immunization uptake, and infectious disease prevention policy
• Maternal, child, and adolescent preventive care across community and clinical settings
• Behavioral and lifestyle interventions, nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco control
• Environmental, occupational, and climate-related health risk mitigation
• Health equity initiatives, social determinants of health, and community-driven interventions
• Digital health, tele-prevention, remote monitoring, and AI-enabled risk stratification
• Implementation science, quality improvement, and integration with primary care systems
• Health economics, cost-effectiveness, and resource allocation for prevention programs
• Mental health promotion, stress reduction, and preventive behavioral health
• Workplace and school-based prevention programs and policy evaluation
• Aging and lifespan prevention, healthy longevity, and geriatric risk reduction
• Emergency preparedness, outbreak control, and prevention communication strategies

We welcome a range of study designs and formats that advance preventive medicine. Submissions should include clear objectives, robust methods, and data that support actionable conclusions for prevention practice.

Interdisciplinary submissions are encouraged when they maintain a clear connection to prevention outcomes, population impact, or care delivery improvement.

• Original research, cohort studies, and population health analyses
• Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence syntheses
• Program evaluations, implementation reports, and pragmatic trials
• Policy analyses, guideline updates, and practice perspectives
• Brief communications, rapid reports, and methodological notes

Strong submissions are clinically and operationally relevant, with clear outcomes and reproducible methods. We look for manuscripts that articulate a prevention problem, describe the intervention or analytic approach, and present findings that can inform real-world decision making.

Authors should explain the practical implications of their results, identify limitations transparently, and highlight how the work advances prevention science or care delivery.

• Ethics approval and informed consent documentation where required
• Transparent reporting and data availability statements
• Trial registration identifiers for interventional studies
• Use of recognized reporting standards (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA)
• Clear explanation of public health or care delivery impact
• Defined population, setting, and inclusion criteria
• Well-structured tables and figures that communicate outcomes

JPMC supports open science practices that improve transparency and accelerate discovery. Authors are encouraged to share de-identified data, analytic code, and protocols when feasible, and to include robust data availability statements.

We also prioritize equity in prevention. Studies that address underserved populations, reduce disparities, or evaluate interventions in resource-limited settings align strongly with our mission.

Submit via ManuscriptZone and include all required files. Our editorial team supports authors throughout the review process and provides guidance for formatting, metadata, and ethical compliance.

A clear cover letter helps editors assess scope fit and prioritize expert reviewers. Early communication about special issues or time-sensitive findings is also welcome.

• Prepare your manuscript according to the author guidelines
• Include cover letter with scope fit and key contribution
• Upload figures, tables, and supplementary data
• Respond promptly to editorial queries or revisions
• Confirm authorship, funding, and conflict of interest statements

After acceptance, manuscripts move quickly into production with professional copyediting and formatting. Authors review proofs to ensure accuracy before final publication.

Published articles are promoted through indexing, journal communications, and targeted outreach so that prevention research reaches clinicians and policy decision makers.

JPMC aims to provide first decisions within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Decisions are communicated with clear guidance so authors can address revisions efficiently.

• Initial editorial screening for scope and ethics
• Expert reviewer assignment based on topic match
• Consolidated decision letter with revision priorities
• Support from the editorial office throughout revisions

We support authors with clear communication, transparent policies, and optional language editing services.

Open access distribution helps your prevention findings reach practitioners, policy makers, and community leaders worldwide.

Before submitting, verify that your manuscript is complete and ready for peer review. This reduces delays and supports a smooth editorial process.

• Clear prevention objective and research question
• Defined study population, setting, and outcomes
• Ethics approvals and consent statements included
• Data availability statement and repository links when applicable
• Tables and figures labeled and referenced in text
• Cover letter highlighting scope fit and impact
• Conflict of interest and funding statements complete

We encourage ethical rigor in all submissions. Include approvals, consent details, and transparent reporting of limitations so reviewers can assess the reliability and applicability of your findings. Submissions that demonstrate measurable outcomes and implementation feasibility are prioritized. Clear descriptions of intervention context and population characteristics are especially valued. Briefly outline scalability or replication potential when possible.

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.