About the Journal

Journal of Health, Wellness, and Community Research (JHWCR)
ISSN: 3007-0570 | DOI Prefix: 10.61919
Frequency: Biweekly (two issues per month) from April 2025 onward; previously biannual from January 2023 to March 2025
Published by: Link Transdisciplinary Institute, a division of Link Medical Interface, Lahore, Pakistan
Recognition: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan – Y Category

Aim and Scope

The Journal of Health, Wellness, and Community Research (JHWCR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, interdisciplinary research that advances health, wellness, and community well-being. The journal welcomes submissions from the health sciences, allied health, social sciences, and humanities—wherever research is relevant to health and community care.
JHWCR strongly encourages submissions from young and early-career researchers, supporting the next generation of scholars in global health.

Core areas of interest include:

  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics

  • Public & Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation

  • Chronic & Infectious Diseases

  • Environmental & Global Health

  • Healthcare Innovations, Allied Health

  • Basic and Allied Sciences with Human Healthcare Implications

Article types accepted:

  • Original Research

  • Systematic and Narrative Reviews

  • Case Reports

  • Short Communications

  • Commentaries and Letters

Editorial Process and Ethics

All manuscripts are evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer review process, with at least two independent experts assessing each submission. Originality is ensured through plagiarism screening (Turnitin threshold <19%). Ethical standards are upheld through requirements for institutional review board (IRB) approval, informed consent, and conflict-of-interest disclosure.

JHWCR adheres to international publishing guidelines and best practices, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Open Access and Licensing

JHWCR is fully open access: all articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with appropriate citation. Authors retain copyright.

Indexing and Archiving

JHWCR is indexed and registered with:

  • HEC Pakistan (Y Category)

  • Google Scholar

  • EuroPub

  • PakMediNet

  • Afro-Asian Research Index

  • CrossRef (DOI assignment)

All content is permanently archived integrated with global digital preservation networks.

Fees and Waivers

  • No submission or processing fees are charged.

  • A one-time publication fee of PKR 18,000 (or equivalent in USD) applies only upon acceptance, covering DOI assignment, hosting, and long-term archiving.

  • Waivers and discounts are available for eligible authors, including those from low- and middle-income countries, early-career researchers, and those with financial constraints.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

JHWCR is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in academic publishing. The journal welcomes contributions from authors worldwide and especially encourages research addressing health disparities, social determinants of health, and the intersection of health with equity and justice.

Data Sharing and Transparency

In support of open science, JHWCR encourages authors to share data via public repositories and requires a Data Availability Statement with each submission. Where data cannot be shared publicly, authors should explain any privacy or legal limitations.

Privacy and Confidentiality

JHWCR strictly protects the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data is used solely for editorial and publishing purposes and is never shared with third parties without explicit consent or legal requirement. See our Privacy Statement for details.

Commitment to Excellence

JHWCR is dedicated to ethical, transparent, and rigorous scholarship. Our platform supports global research collaboration, advances knowledge in health and wellness, and ensures equitable access to high-quality scientific insights for researchers, practitioners, and communities worldwide.