About the International Journal of Global Health

Peer-reviewed, open access scholarship advancing population health surveillance, epidemiological methods, health systems research, and evidence-based policy to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Advancing Global Health Through Population-Level Evidence

The International Journal of Global Health (IJGH) (ISSN 2693-1176) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing rigorous research that examines health patterns, disease surveillance systems, and health policy impacts across populations. IJGH bridges epidemiological discovery with public health implementation, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence that shapes health systems and improves population outcomes.

IJGH's editorial philosophy emphasizes methodological rigor, transparent reporting, and global accessibility. We publish multidisciplinary content spanning disease modeling, surveillance methodologies, health policy analysis, risk factor identification, and health systems evaluation. All articles undergo thorough peer review and are published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license to ensure unrestricted access to critical public health evidence.

42% Acceptance Rate

18 Days Average Review Time

3 Days Publication After Acceptance

90+ Countries Represented

Mission & Vision

IJGH's mission is to enhance global health outcomes by providing a high-quality, peer-reviewed forum for population health research, surveillance methodologies, and policy-relevant evidence. We aim to bridge the gap between epidemiological research, public health practice, and health policy development by facilitating the dissemination of knowledge that informs health systems strengthening, disease prevention strategies, and evidence-based interventions.

Core Commitments:
Scientific rigor through expert peer review and methodological evaluation
Rapid publication workflows respecting researchers' timelines
Global accessibility via open access licensing
Ethical stewardship aligned with COPE standards
Support for researchers from low- and middle-income countries

Scope & Research Priorities

IJGH covers comprehensive population health topics reflecting the journal's commitment to addressing diverse health challenges impacting communities worldwide. Our scope emphasizes population-level patterns, surveillance systems, and methodological innovations that advance epidemiological science and public health practice.

Disease Surveillance & Epidemiology

Surveillance systems design, outbreak investigation, disease modeling, spatial epidemiology, infectious disease tracking, chronic disease patterns

Health Policy & Systems Research

Policy analysis, health systems evaluation, healthcare delivery models, health equity assessment, resource allocation, program evaluation

Biostatistics & Methodology

Statistical modeling, causal inference, machine learning applications, data visualization, survey methodology, population sampling techniques

Risk Factor Identification

Environmental exposures, behavioral determinants, social determinants of health, occupational hazards, genetic epidemiology

Health Promotion & Prevention

Prevention strategies, vaccination programs, screening initiatives, behavior change interventions, health education effectiveness

Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology

Birth outcomes surveillance, child health indicators, maternal mortality patterns, population-level interventions, growth monitoring

Environmental & Occupational Health

Environmental exposures, climate health impacts, air quality surveillance, water safety monitoring, occupational disease patterns

Global Health Security

Pandemic preparedness, emergency response systems, health security frameworks, international health regulations, outbreak response

Methodological Focus: IJGH prioritizes research employing robust epidemiological methods including cohort studies, case-control designs, cross-sectional surveys, meta-analyses, spatial analysis, time-series modeling, and health systems evaluations.

Publication Types

IJGH welcomes diverse scholarly contributions that advance population health science and inform evidence-based practice:

Original Research: Novel epidemiological studies and population health investigations

Systematic Reviews: Comprehensive syntheses of existing evidence

Methodology Articles: New surveillance tools or analytical techniques

Policy Analyses: Evaluation of health policies and interventions

Data Reports: Population health datasets and surveillance findings

Short Communications: Rapid reporting of timely findings

Editorials: Expert perspectives on emerging issues

Letters to Editor: Scientific discourse and commentary

Submission & Peer Review Process

IJGH provides a streamlined submission experience designed for busy research teams. Manuscripts can be submitted through our online submission portal or via email to [email protected].

Editorial Workflow:
Initial screening for scope alignment and ethical compliance (3 days)
Plagiarism check using iThenticate similarity detection
Assignment to subject expert editors and reviewers
Single-blind peer review (double-blind available upon request)
Statistical review for quantitative studies
Author revision with detailed reviewer feedback
Final decision communication with transparent rationale
Rapid online publication following acceptance

Authors should consult our Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting guidelines, reporting standards (STROBE, CONSORT, PRISMA), and ethical requirements.

Editorial Leadership

The IJGH Editorial Board comprises distinguished epidemiologists, biostatisticians, public health scientists, and health policy experts from institutions across six continents. This diverse expertise ensures balanced perspectives on global health challenges and rigorous evaluation of population health research.

Open Access & Indexing

IJGH operates under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring barrier-free access to published research. Authors retain copyright while enabling unrestricted reuse with proper attribution. Articles are indexed across major academic databases to maximize discoverability and citation potential.

Article processing charges are applied only after peer review acceptance. Visit our APC information page for pricing details and waiver eligibility for authors from resource-limited settings.

Author Testimonials

"Publishing with IJGH provided an efficient platform to share our population health findings globally. The review process was thorough yet constructive, and the editorial team maintained excellent communication throughout. Our research reached a broad international audience quickly."

Dr. Tamie Saeki

Japan | View Publication

"IJGH's commitment to rapid peer review and global accessibility makes it an excellent choice for publishing time-sensitive public health research. The editorial office is highly responsive and supportive of researchers worldwide."

Dr. Nasim Habibzadeh

Teesside University, United Kingdom | View Publication

Advance Population Health Science with IJGH

Submit your epidemiological research, surveillance findings, or health policy analysis to reach a global community of public health practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Join us in building the evidence base for healthier populations worldwide.

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Contact IJGH: For questions about scope alignment, submission requirements, or editorial policies, contact us at [email protected]. Our editorial team is committed to supporting your publication journey.