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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Frontiers in Public Health is an open access journal focused on public health research, including prevention, policy, systems, and population health strategies worldwide.
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Impact Factor
3.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
eISSN
2296-2565
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
A-Type Articles: CHF 3,150; B-Type Articles: CHF 2,500.
Submission Instructions
Frontiers in Public Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured in a single paragraph, for example following IMRAD.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with a succinct Introduction that has no subheadings. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords, a 200-word scope statement at submission, and any use of generative AI must be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style according to the journal. References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available, with Vancouver citations numbered in order of appearance and Harvard reference lists arranged alphabetically.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted at the end of the manuscript in editable format. All figures or images must include alternative text, and large tables covering several pages must be published as supplementary material.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be formatted as Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, with the Methods, Results, and Discussion sections including the specified systematic review subsections. Manuscript must include funding information or a statement that no specific funding was received, at least five and no more than eight keywords, and an acknowledgement of any generative AI use in the acknowledgements and methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style, according to the journal. References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and DOI when available, and Systematic Review articles must not cite unpublished material, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be cited in numerical order in the text, and alternative text must be included with all figures or images.
Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract should be structured as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, subject-relevant subsections, and Discussion. The manuscript must acknowledge any use of generative AI in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable.
References
Citations and references must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style, according to the journal. Review articles must not include unpublished material such as unpublished or original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications, and references should list the first six authors followed by et al. with DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually and captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript at the end. All figures or images must include alternative text.
Mini Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, subject-relevant subsections, and Discussion. Mini Review articles should discuss different schools of thought or controversies, current research gaps, potential future developments, include 5 to 8 keywords, and acknowledge any generative AI use in the acknowledgements and methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style according to the journal. References should list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, abbreviate given names to initials, and Mini Reviews must not cite unpublished material, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
Figures & Tables
Mini Review articles may include no more than 2 figures and/or tables. Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript at the end. All figures and tables must be cited in numerical order in the text, and figures require alternative text.
Policy And Practice Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, sections on assessment of policy or guidelines options and implications, Actionable Recommendations, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and acknowledge any use of generative AI in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style, according to the journal. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., abbreviate given names to initials, include the DOI when available, and be ordered alphabetically for Harvard style or by order of appearance for Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted at the end of the manuscript. All figures and tables must be cited in the text in numerical order, and all figures or images must include alternative text.
Clinical Trial
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured in a single paragraph. Abstract must include the Clinical Trials Unique Identifier, Registry Name, URL, and clinical trial registry number.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and acknowledge any use of generative AI in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style. References should list the first six authors followed by et al., abbreviate given names to initials, include the DOI when available, and be ordered alphabetically for Harvard or by order of appearance for Vancouver.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted at the end of the manuscript. Each figure and table must be cited in numerical order in the text, and all figures or images must include alternative text.
Community Case Study
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract should be structured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Context, Detail to understand key programmatic elements, Discussion sharing practical implications and lessons learned for future applications, and Acknowledgment of any conceptual or methodological constraints. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords, a 200-word scope statement at submission, and acknowledgment of any generative AI use in the acknowledgements section and methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style according to the journal. References should list the first six authors followed by et al., abbreviate given names to initials, include the DOI when available, and be ordered alphabetically for Harvard style or in order of appearance for Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may contain no more than 5 figures and tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript at the end. All figures or images must include alternative text.
Data Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured in a single paragraph, for example according to the IMRAD format.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Methods used to collect the data, Some analysis of the data, and relevant subsections, and it must not include Results or Discussion sections. Manuscript must include the dataset name, the database or repository where the dataset was submitted, the confidential peer review link to the dataset to be updated with the public link before publication, at least five and no more than eight keywords, and an acknowledgement of any generative AI use in the acknowledgements section and methods section if applicable.
References
Citations and references must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, and be ordered alphabetically for Harvard style or numbered in order of appearance for Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may contain no more than 2 figures and tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be inserted directly into the manuscript at the end. All figures or images must include alternative text.
Policy Brief
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 125 words. Abstract must be presented in bullet point format.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, sections on Policy Options and Implications, Actionable Recommendations, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords, and any use of generative AI must be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable.
References
References must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style, according to the journal. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., abbreviate given names to initials, and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Policy Brief articles may include no more than 5 tables and figures in total. Figures must be submitted individually and captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript at the end. All figures or images must include alternative text.
Brief Research Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be structured as part of the format Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript should follow the format Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion. Manuscript must include acknowledgements of any generative AI use in the acknowledgements section and in the methods section if applicable, including the name, version, model, and source of the tool.
References
Citations and references must follow either Harvard or Vancouver style, according to the journal. References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Brief Research Report articles may contain no more than 4 figures and tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually, figure captions placed at the end of the manuscript, and tables directly inserted into the manuscript at the end. All figures or images must include alternative text.
Recent Publications
Effects of dance training on core muscle strength and physical fitness in higher education: a review
Huang Zhi Jun
10.3389/fpubh.2026.1819552
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Exploring current cancer screening practices and guidelines for adults under age 50 in the United States
Jamie M. Reedy, Nancy A. Borstelmann, Veda N. Giri
10.3389/fpubh.2026.1816070
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A susceptible cluster in a religious camp allowed 2018–2019 measles outbreak in Japan: resurgence of a formerly eliminated virus
Tetsuro Kobayashi, Hiroshi Nishiura
10.3389/fpubh.2026.1813637
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Practical applications of organizational health literacy: a conceptual framework and implementation in public health
Alisa Seo-Lee, Melanie Sampson, Simon Kim, Darcie Moeller
10.3389/fpubh.2026.1801820
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Digital reporting in a decentralized public health system: lessons from Indonesia’s micro PPKM experience
Dewi Nur Aisyah, Thifal Kiasatina, Agus Heri Setiawan, Indira Rezki Wahyuni, Alfiano Fawwaz Lokopessy, Wiku Adisasmito, Zisis Kozlakidis
10.3389/fpubh.2026.1800888
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Decision on a manuscript in 77 days.
Reformat to Frontiers in Public Health using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A traditional cover letter is not allowed. Authors must prepare a 200-word contribution-to-the-field statement during submission.
Reformat to Frontiers in Public Health using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charges are CHF 3,150 for A-Type Articles and CHF 2,500 for B-Type Articles. APC support or discounts may be available through institutional partnerships and for eligible authors in low or lower-middle income countries.
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