Journal profile · PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Central Asian Journal of Global Health
ISSN 2166-7403 · University Library System, University of Pittsburgh · United States
Central Asian Journal of Global Health: fully open access; no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Central Asian Journal of Global Health is published by University Library System, University of Pittsburgh. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Probiotics and Fermented Foods and Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology, together about 20.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Central Asian Journal of Global Health is a peer-reviewed open access journal in the fields of public health and medicine with specific focus on Central Asian countries, a geographic region often underrepresented in the scientific literature. The journal provides a forum for discussion of all aspects of public health, medicine, and global health in Central Asia and around the world. In addition to research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering the field of health in Central Asia, the journal features news stories and investigates hot topics and new research practices in the field of public health.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Editor-in-chief Faina LinkovPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 6, Russia 2, Mexico 1 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genetic Associations and EpidemiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.1%
- Probiotics and Fermented FoodsAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.4%
- Tuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMedicine5.4%
- HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsMedicine5.4%
- Health and Medical EducationHealth Professions5.4%
- Healthcare Systems and Public HealthMedicine4.7%
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk FactorsMedicine4.7%
- Global Health and EpidemiologyHealth Professions4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 42OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 95.65%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 187 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 213 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 163 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 182 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 177 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Peer reviewLetPub
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- commentaryall authors and are not peer-reviewed. Commentary articles are limited to 2000 words. RESEARCH Research articles are peer-reviewed and limited tmain text ≤ 2,000 words
- editorialsEDITORIALS These articles are written by editors of the journal. A word limit of 1000 words is recommended.Length not stated
- news: research and practiceNEWS: RESEARCH AND PRACTICE News articles should be limited to 1000 words and do not require an abstract.Length not stated
- otherOTHER Other types of articles should be limited to 2000 words.Length not stated
- perspectiveIEWS Reviews are limited to 3500 words. PERSPECTIVE Perspective articles are peer-reviewed and should be limited to 3000 words. SHORT REPORTS Short reports shou…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- researchRESEARCH Research articles are peer-reviewed and limited to 3500 wordsLength not stated
- research articleles are limited to 2000 words. RESEARCH Research articles are peer-reviewed and limited to 3500 words REVIEWS Reviews are limited to 3500 words. PERSPECTIVE Per…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- reviewpeer-reviewed and limited to 3500 words REVIEWS Reviews are limited to 3500 words. PERSPECTIVE Perspective articles are peer-reviewed and shomain text ≤ 3,500 words
- reviewsREVIEWS Reviews are limited to 3500 words.Length not stated
- short reportsSHORT REPORTS Short reports should be limited to 1500 words.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest Policy
Central Asian Journal of Global Health requires that each author reveal any financial interests or connections, direct or indirect, that might indicate bias in the content reported or conclusions presented in the submission. Examples of these conflicts include: commercial or other sources of funding for the individual author(s) commercial or other sources of funding for the associated department(s…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: The Author retains copyright in the Work, where the term “Work” shall include all digital objects that may result in subsequent electronic publication or distribution.Upon acceptance of the Work, the author shall grant to the Publisher the right of first publication of the Work.The Author shall grant to the Publisher and its agent…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content. Our publisher, the University Library System at the University of Pittsburgh, abides by the Budapest Open Access Initiative definition of Open Access: “By “open access” to [peer-reviewed research literature], we mean its free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or l…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
All papers published in CAJGH are subject to peer review. Papers outside the scope of the journal or are otherwise deemed unsuitable by the editor will be rejected without peer review. Peer-reviewed manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two qualified reviewers for evaluations, and our goal will be to provide substantive feedback to authors within two to three months. Reviewers advise on the ori…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2166-7403
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Central Asian Journal of Global Health
How long does peer review take at Central Asian Journal of Global Health?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Central Asian Journal of Global Health?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: Vancouver. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Central Asian Journal of Global Health based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (6), Russia (2) and Mexico (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Is Central Asian Journal of Global Health open access, and what is the APC?
Central Asian Journal of Global Health is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .