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Journal of Migration and Health

Journal of Migration and Health is a broad scope open access journal publishing research, reviews, and other publication forms on topics relevant to migration and health, including social determinants of health and well-being, the impacts of migration on health across the life cycle, and innovative solutions, evidence-based healthcare practices, and migration policies.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2666-6235
eISSN 2666-6235
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3100 APC excluding taxes for all articles.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Migration and Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and concise.
Manuscript Original Research Articles may be up to 8,000 words including the abstract, tables, references, and main text. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript may be up to 8,000 words including abstract, tables, references, and main text. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, separate highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, a graphical abstract, and an AI disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters and journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Analysis Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Analysis Papers must be between 3000 and 4000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by a, b, c, etc.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited in the text, and all artwork must have captions and be cited in the text.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points, a graphical abstract as a separate file, and an AI disclosure section placed before the references if generative AI was used.
References Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year entries distinguished by a, b, c, etc.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Recent Publications

“Migratory grief” and structural barriers to care: a community-engaged qualitative study of immigration-related stress among immigrants living with or at risk of HIV

Marc Shi, Jordy Rojas Antigua, Lesly Diaz Chacha, Nat Orihuela, Chanelle M. Diaz, Viraj V. Patel

10.1016/j.jmh.2026.100420
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Work-active ageing or healthy worker selection? Late-life employment and happiness among older migrants in Europe

Lawrence E. Ugwu, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Botho Nanvula Ramonkga, Anthony Ejike Okonkwo, Kedibone J. Ramadie

10.1016/j.jmh.2026.100410
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Using pension payments abroad to examine post-retirement migration and health among Finnish migrants in Sweden

Agneta Cederström, Kaarina Korhonen, Pekka Martikainen, Olof M Östergren

10.1016/j.jmh.2026.100411
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Health status follow-up of migrant children after arrival in France: A multicenter study in hospital outpatient clinics in the Paris region

Alice Grognet Essaian, Frédéric Sorge, Enora Le Roux, Sophie Guilmin-Crépon, Juliette Goutines, Laurie C. Miller, Marion Taine, Romain Basmaci, Albert Faye

10.1016/j.jmh.2026.100412
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Using the Refugee Health Screener with Children and Young People Seeking Asylum and Refugees who are unaccompanied (CYPSAR-U): A mixed-methods evaluation

Alexandra Cardoso Pinto, Zoe Given-Wilson, Nikola Mongey, Mishka Mahdi, Caroline Foster

10.1016/j.jmh.2026.100413
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

34 days from submission to first decision; 161 days from submission to decision after review; 251 days from submission to acceptance; 1 day from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 3100 excluding taxes for all articles.

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Research Topics

Migration, Health and Trauma Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Migration and Labor Dynamics COVID-19 and Mental Health Global Health Workforce Issues Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees Employment and Welfare Studies Health disparities and outcomes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Sex work and related issues Homelessness and Social Issues Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare Health and Conflict Studies Global Maternal and Child Health Mental Health Treatment and Access Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Cultural Competency in Health Care COVID-19 epidemiological studies Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration Migration, Racism, and Human Rights HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Intimate Partner and Family Violence Travel-related health issues

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