Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research

Name: Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research
Frequency: Bi-Annual
Publisher: Link Transdisciplinary Institute, Lahore

Mission: The Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research (JHWCR) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of health and wellness at both individual and community levels. Our mission is to disseminate research that explores the dynamics of health and wellness and their implications for individuals and societies, fostering a deeper understanding of health-related behaviors, interventions, policies, and outcomes.

Scope: JHWCR publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that cover a broad range of topics within the fields of health sciences, public health, and community wellness. The journal encourages submissions that provide insightful and robust analysis of empirical data and theoretical concepts. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Studies on the distribution and determinants of health-related states in specific populations.
• Healthcare Management: Research on health systems, healthcare quality, policy, and healthcare economics.
• Public Health: Investigations into public health practices, promotion, interventions, and evaluations.
• Behavioral Health: Research on the psychological, behavioral, and social factors influencing health.
• Chronic and Infectious Diseases: Studies addressing the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases.
• Community Health: Insights into health issues, outcomes, and interventions at the community level.
• Environmental Health: Research on the impact of environmental factors on health.
• Global Health: Studies focusing on health issues that transcend national boundaries, including global health disparities and international health policies.
• Innovations in Health and Wellness: Cutting-edge research on new therapeutic practices, wellness programs, and technological innovations in health care.

Content Type: JHWCR accepts a variety of manuscript types, each serving the journal’s mission:

• Original Research Articles: Detailed reports of empirical research with robust methodology and significant findings.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews of recent advancements in specific areas, summarizing and synthesizing existing research.
• Case Studies: In-depth analyses of particular instances of health or wellness interventions or outcomes, providing detailed insights and practical implications.
• Short Communications: Brief reports of preliminary findings or novel concepts, encouraging rapid dissemination of emerging research.
• Commentaries and Opinions: Scholarly opinions and commentary on significant issues in health and wellness, contributing to ongoing debates.
• Letters to the Editor: Short pieces responding to previously published JHWCR articles or recent developments in the field.

Editorial Process: All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic integrity and quality. The editorial team is committed to a constructive and timely review process, aiding authors in enhancing the impact and clarity of their work.

Ethical Standards: JHWCR adheres to the highest ethical standards in publishing. The journal follows the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to handle issues of research and publication ethics.

Access: JHWCR is an open access journal, ensuring that all content is freely available without charge to the user or their institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in this journal without seeking prior permission from the publisher or the author, in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.