Ongoing Special Issue

Explore themed collections advancing preventive medicine and public health impact.

JPMC publishes ongoing special issues that address timely themes in prevention, population health, and care delivery. Each issue highlights new evidence, innovative interventions, and policy-relevant findings.

Special issues are curated to provide a comprehensive view of the field, from foundational research to implementation strategies that improve health outcomes.

• Review the call for papers for the selected theme
• Align your manuscript to the scope and deadlines
• Submit via ManuscriptZone and select the issue
• Respond promptly to editorial requests

Publishing within a special issue positions your work within a focused community and strengthens its visibility among prevention researchers and practitioners.

Authors benefit from thematic promotion, targeted outreach, and the opportunity to contribute to a lasting reference collection.

• Greater visibility within a focused research community
• Opportunity to influence practice and policy
• Collaboration with guest editors and thematic reviewers
• Enhanced discoverability through coordinated promotion

Special issues prioritize clear scope alignment. Manuscripts should clearly state how the findings support the theme and contribute to prevention practice.

If you are unsure which issue fits best, contact the editorial office for guidance before submitting.

Themed collections help readers track emerging evidence, compare interventions across settings, and identify best practices for prevention programs.

Special issues also make it easier for policy makers and health system leaders to access concentrated evidence on priority prevention topics.

Each special issue has a defined call period, review window, and publication schedule. Timely submission and revisions help keep the collection on track.

Accepted papers are published online as soon as they are ready and grouped within the ongoing special issue collection.

• Emerging relevance to prevention science and public health needs
• Potential to influence practice, policy, or care delivery
• Availability of diverse, high-quality research activity
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration

Review the call carefully and tailor your introduction and discussion to the theme. Emphasize practical implications for prevention programs or policy.

If your study involves a novel method or implementation strategy, highlight how it fits the theme and improves health outcomes.

Special issue collections often receive higher attention because readers can explore multiple studies around a shared theme. This increases the chance of citation and policy uptake.

Authors benefit from coordinated promotion and thematic visibility across prevention audiences.

• Highlights in journal communications and newsletters
• Improved discoverability through thematic grouping
• Opportunities for broader policy and practice impact

• Explicitly link your findings to the theme
• Highlight prevention outcomes and implementation relevance
• Describe the population or setting clearly
• Ensure methods are transparent and reproducible

If you are unsure about alignment, the editorial office can advise on the most suitable issue before you submit.

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.