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International Journal Of Health Policy And Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management (IJHPM) is an open access and peer-reviewed journal focused on health policy and management research. It serves as an international and interdisciplinary forum spanning health management, health policy, and health economics, with priority given to geographical coverage that includes the poorest countries and low- and middle-income countries. The journal uses a double-blind peer-review process.

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Subject Health Care Sciences & Services, Health Policy & Services
Impact Factor 5.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2322-5939
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC ranges between $700-$1500 (USD), plus VAT or local taxes where applicable, depending on the article type.

Submission Instructions

International Journal Of Health Policy And Management accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registry Name and Number if the protocol was registered.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 7000 words, excluding the abstract, keywords, references, tables, and captions. The manuscript should include Abstract, Keywords, Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References, and the methods section for Review Articles must cover search strategy and selection criteria, data extraction, quality assessment, and data analysis. The manuscript must include 3-6 keywords, and Review Articles should clearly describe inclusion and exclusion criteria and the specific type of study or analysis, intervention, population, exposure, outcomes, or tests for each data source or article.
References References must follow AMA style, 10th edition. References must be listed at the end in consecutively numbered order using superscript Arabic numerals in the text, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be inserted within the text as close as possible to where they are referenced and must not be uploaded as separate files. Tables and figures must be cited in numerical order, with table numbers and captions above tables and figure numbers and legends below figures.
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Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Original Articles must include a structured abstract. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The main manuscript must clearly state an objective or hypothesis, describe the study design and methodology, report data analysis, interpretations, and main results, discuss the results, address study limitations, and provide a conclusion. The manuscript must include Key Messages under the headings Implications for Policy Makers with 3-5 bullet points and Implications for Public as a 100-150 word summary or story.
References References must follow AMA style, 10th edition. References must be cited in consecutively numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer or the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6, and include only one publication per reference number.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be inserted within the text as close as possible to where they are first referenced and must not be uploaded as separate files. Tables and figures must be cited in numerical order and each must have a brief, specific, descriptive title or legend.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Short Communications. Abstract must be 200-250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 4000 words, excluding the abstract, keywords, references, tables, and captions. Main text must be subdivided into Background, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Short Communications do not require Key Messages.
References References must follow AMA style, 10th edition. References must be cited in consecutively numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be inserted within the text as close as possible to where they are referenced and must not be uploaded as separate files. Tables and figures must be cited in numerical order and each must have a brief, specific, descriptive title or legend.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Correspondence.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1000 words. Manuscript must include 3-6 keywords.
References References must follow AMA style, 10th edition. References must be cited in consecutively numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be inserted within the text as close as possible to where they are referenced and must not be uploaded as separate files. Each table, figure, and box must have a brief, specific, descriptive title.
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Letter To Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Letters To Editor do not include an abstract.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1200 words, excluding keywords, references, tables, and captions. Manuscript must include 3-6 keywords.
References References must follow AMA style, 10th edition. References must be cited in consecutively numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be inserted within the text as close as possible to where they are referenced and must not be uploaded as separate files. Tables and figures must be cited in numerical order, with table numbers and captions placed above tables and figure numbers and legends placed below figures.
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Recent Publications

Enhancing Health Service Delivery to Care for Our Aging Population and Their Caregivers Comment on "Developing a Conceptual Framework for an Age-Friendly Health System: A Scoping Review"

Jill I. Cameron

10.34172/ijhpm.9569
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Funding Programs Relevant to Spinal Cord Injury Research and Their Approaches to Research Partnerships: An Environmental Scan

Zhiyang Shi, Alanna Shwed, Ian D. Graham, Gayle Scarrow, Peter Athanasopoulos, Vanessa K. Noonan, John Chernesky, Kathryn M. Sibley, Heather L. Gainforth

10.34172/ijhpm.8813
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Alignment of Research Efforts With the Diabetic Retinopathy Burden of Disease and Socioeconomic Factors: An Analytical Bibliometric Study

Farbod Semnani, Seyed Sahab Aarabi, Kiana Hassanpour, Payam Kabiri, Mojtaba Sedaghat, Amirhossein Takian

10.34172/ijhpm.9345
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Applications of the Kirkpatrick Model in Post-secondary Health Sciences Education: A Scoping Review

Natasha L. Gallant, Elizabeth Oddone Paolucci, Chelsea L. Russill, Ray Jewett, Chantelle Recsky, Katherine Ford, Dina Idriss-Wheeler, Victrine Tseung, Hina Ansari, Zeenat Ladak, Aida Fernandes, Deborah A. Marshall

10.34172/ijhpm.8857
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Home Healthcare in South Korea: A Literature Review on Access, Quality, and Cost

Dae Hyun Kim, Douglas A. Jones, Claudia Guerrazzi Young, Radhika Amin

10.34172/ijhpm.9207
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Timely publication of each issue is emphasized. Editorial board application decisions might generally take one month.

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Is a cover letter required?

What are the publication costs?

Gold open access journal with APCs of $700-$1500 USD plus VAT or local taxes where applicable, depending on article type. Invited articles including editorial, commentary, and correspondence are exempt.

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Research Topics

Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Global Maternal and Child Health Healthcare Systems and Reforms Healthcare Policy and Management Primary Care and Health Outcomes Global Health Care Issues Health Policy Implementation Science Healthcare cost, quality, practices Global Health Workforce Issues Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Global Health and Surgery Healthcare Quality and Management Public Health Policies and Education Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Health disparities and outcomes Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare Mental Health and Patient Involvement Employment and Welfare Studies Health and Conflict Studies Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Child Nutrition and Water Access Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Health Sciences Research and Education Chronic Disease Management Strategies

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