About Public Health International
Public Health International (PHI) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering evidence-based solutions in global public health. We publish cutting-edge research across epidemiology, health policy, disease prevention, health systems, environmental health, and social determinants of health.
Our mission is to bridge research with real-world impact, empowering practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to address today's most pressing health challenges—from infectious disease outbreaks and non-communicable diseases to health equity and climate-related health risks.
Scope & Topics
Epidemiology & Disease Control
- Infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response
- Chronic disease epidemiology (cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes)
- Vaccine development, immunization strategies, and uptake
- Antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention
Health Systems & Policy
- Health services research and health economics
- Universal health coverage and healthcare financing
- Health policy evaluation and implementation science
- Quality improvement and patient safety
Social Determinants & Health Equity
- Health disparities and social justice
- Maternal, child, and adolescent health
- Mental health and substance use disorders
- Occupational health and workplace safety
Environmental & Global Health
- Climate change and health impacts
- Air quality, water safety, and sanitation
- One Health approaches (human-animal-environment)
- Disaster preparedness and humanitarian health
Why Publish with PHI?
Immediate Open Access
Your research is freely accessible worldwide upon publication, maximizing visibility and impact.
Rapid Peer Review
All submissions undergo a Single-Blind Review by subject matter experts. A Double-Blind Review option is available upon request to ensure impartial evaluation.
Global Indexing
Published articles are indexed in Google Scholar and other academic databases, enhancing discoverability.
Article Types We Publish
Original Research
Full-length studies presenting novel findings in public health research.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Comprehensive syntheses following PRISMA guidelines.
Brief Reports
Concise communications of time-sensitive findings or preliminary results.
Perspectives & Commentaries
Expert viewpoints on emerging trends and policy debates.
Editorial Standards & Ethics
Public Health International adheres to the highest standards of research integrity. We follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and require:
- Ethical Approval: Studies involving human subjects or animals must have appropriate ethics committee approval.
- Informed Consent: Patient consent is required for case reports and identifiable data.
- Data Transparency: Authors are encouraged to share data and materials to enable reproducibility.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All financial and non-financial competing interests must be declared.
- Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. We use plagiarism detection tools.
Indexing & Archiving
Public Health International is committed to long-term preservation and maximum discoverability. Our articles are:
- Indexed in Google Scholar
- Registered with CrossRef for DOI assignment
- Compliant with LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving
- Discoverable through BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)
- Harvested via OAI-PMH protocol
- Submitted for inclusion in specialized public health databases
Ready to Share Your Research?
Join a global community of public health researchers advancing evidence-based solutions.
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