About the Journal

ISSN: 3027-1851

International Journal of Social Health and Medical Research is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research in the vital fields of healthcare and medical sciences. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality research that contributes to the understanding and improvement of health and well-being in diverse contexts.

International Journal of Social Health and Medical Research (ISSN: 3027-1851) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research in the vital fields of healthcare and medical sciences. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality research that contributes to the understanding and improvement of health and well-being in diverse contexts.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes submissions from a broad range of disciplines related to social health and medical research, including but not limited to public health, epidemiology, nursing, social work, sociology, psychology, medicine, healthcare management, health economics, health policy, demography, medical ethics, anthropology, and community health. Interdisciplinary research that integrates multiple fields to address complex health challenges is highly encouraged.

Publication Frequency

IJSHMR follows a quarterly (continuous) publication model, The journal operates on a dynamic publishing model that merges the benefits of both scheduled and continuous publication. Articles are published online as soon as they successfully complete the rigorous peer-review process, receive acceptance, and undergo thorough proofreading and meticulous copyediting. This approach ensures that high-quality research is shared promptly with the academic community while maintaining the structure of periodic issues.

Why Quarterly (Continuous) Publishing?

This innovative model allows for the rapid dissemination of valuable research, minimizing delays in sharing new knowledge. At the same time, it retains the advantages of periodic issues, which curate and highlight significant contributions, providing readers with a structured overview of advancements in the field.

Contribution Types

The journal accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles
  • Case studies 
  • Short Communications
  • Technical reports

Open Access Policy

IJSHMR is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to researchers, policymakers, and the public worldwide. This model promotes greater knowledge sharing and accessibility without financial or institutional restrictions.

Copyright Notice

All published articles in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows authors to retain copyright while permitting others to share and adapt the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source.

Archiving

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal is archived in the PKP Preservation Network (PN), LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS systems. All articles are also assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent accessibility. These digital archiving initiatives guarantee that the journal’s content remains available for future generations.

Advertisement Policy

The journal does not currently host advertisements on its website, maintaining a focus on scholarly content and integrity.

Publisher

Timbou African Academic Publication

Centre for African Development Studies, Federal Ministry of Education, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
Email: editorial@taapublications.com