Editor Benefits
Recognition and professional growth for leaders in preventive medicine.
Advance the Field While Growing Your Profile
Editorial board members help guide JPMC priorities while receiving recognition, professional visibility, and publishing support.
Journal at a Glance
- ISSN: 2474-3585
- DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2474-3585
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Peer Review: Single-blind
- First Decision: 2-4 weeks from submission
- Publication: Within 2 weeks of APC payment
Serving on the JPMC editorial board signals leadership in preventive medicine and public health. Editors are recognized for their contributions and visible across the journal community.
Editorial experience strengthens academic profiles, supports promotion portfolios, and demonstrates commitment to scientific integrity.
- Editorial certificate and acknowledgment on the journal site
- Visibility among prevention and public health peers
- Opportunities to shape special issues and editorial priorities
- Recognition for outstanding editorial service
Editors receive early visibility into emerging prevention topics and are invited to contribute perspectives that shape the journal agenda.
Membership-style APC benefits may apply based on participation and policy updates.
- Discounted APCs for eligible editors
- Priority updates on calls for papers
- Networking with global prevention experts
- Invitations to contribute editorials or commentaries
- Leadership experience in peer review management
- Exposure to innovative prevention methodologies
- Collaboration with international scholars and policy leaders
- Opportunities to mentor early-career researchers
Editors influence the direction of prevention science by shaping editorial priorities and highlighting emerging evidence. This service has a direct impact on practice and policy adoption.
JPMC also recognizes exceptional editorial contributions through special acknowledgments and invitations to contribute thought leadership pieces.
- Opportunities to represent JPMC at conferences and events
- Priority invitations to contribute editorials or commentaries
- Recognition in journal communications and annual reports
Are APC discounts guaranteed?
Discounts depend on eligibility and current policy; contact the editorial office for details.
Will my role be publicly listed?
Yes. Editors are acknowledged on the journal website with their affiliations.
Can editors propose special issues?
Yes. Editors are encouraged to propose themed collections aligned with prevention priorities.
- Provide timely editorial decisions and reviewer guidance
- Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality
- Contribute to the journal's prevention mission
- Engage with editorial updates and policy changes
Serving as an editor builds long-term professional value through leadership experience and visibility within the prevention research community. It also strengthens your network across clinical and public health domains, opening new collaboration opportunities.
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.
Become an Editor
Apply to join the editorial board and shape prevention research.
