Editors Guidelines
Editorial decision standards for Public Health International (JPHI).
Support clear, fair, and timely decisions
Editors at Public Health International guide the peer review process for research in population health, epidemiology, prevention science, health systems, and global health policy. The goal is to uphold quality while supporting authors with constructive feedback.
These guidelines outline expectations for editorial conduct and decision making.
- Assess submissions for scope fit, originality, and ethical compliance.
- Select qualified reviewers and manage conflicts of interest.
- Provide clear, evidence based decisions and rationale.
- Encourage improvements in clarity, methodology, and reporting.
- Maintain confidentiality and impartiality throughout review.
We value timely contributions and clear communication. Consistent workflows help editors, reviewers, and authors collaborate effectively while protecting the integrity of the record.
Strong participation builds a trusted community. Your expertise improves decision quality and raises the standard of scholarship across the journal.
We encourage transparency in conflicts of interest and a professional, respectful tone in all review interactions.
If you need support or have questions, the editorial office is available to guide you through the process.
Service in these roles is recognized as an important contribution to the field and to open access publishing.
We value timely contributions and clear communication. Consistent workflows help editors, reviewers, and authors collaborate effectively while protecting the integrity of the record.
Strong participation builds a trusted community. Your expertise improves decision quality and raises the standard of scholarship across the journal.
We encourage transparency in conflicts of interest and a professional, respectful tone in all review interactions.
If you need support or have questions, the editorial office is available to guide you through the process.
Service in these roles is recognized as an important contribution to the field and to open access publishing.
We value timely contributions and clear communication. Consistent workflows help editors, reviewers, and authors collaborate effectively while protecting the integrity of the record.
Strong participation builds a trusted community. Your expertise improves decision quality and raises the standard of scholarship across the journal.
We encourage transparency in conflicts of interest and a professional, respectful tone in all review interactions.
If you need support or have questions, the editorial office is available to guide you through the process.
Service in these roles is recognized as an important contribution to the field and to open access publishing.
We value timely contributions and clear communication. Consistent workflows help editors, reviewers, and authors collaborate effectively while protecting the integrity of the record.
Strong participation builds a trusted community. Your expertise improves decision quality and raises the standard of scholarship across the journal.
We encourage transparency in conflicts of interest and a professional, respectful tone in all review interactions.
If you need support or have questions, the editorial office is available to guide you through the process.
Service in these roles is recognized as an important contribution to the field and to open access publishing.
We value timely contributions and clear communication. Consistent workflows help editors, reviewers, and authors collaborate effectively while protecting the integrity of the record.
Strong participation builds a trusted community. Your expertise improves decision quality and raises the standard of scholarship across the journal.
