Journal profile · HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Journal of Health Research
ISSN 0857-4421 · eISSN 2586-940X · Emerald Publishing · United Kingdom
Journal of Health Research: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.4 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,000; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 60 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Health Research is published by Emerald Publishing and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Global Maternal and Child Health, Child Nutrition and Water Access and Healthcare Systems and Reforms, together about 22.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
1. About J Health Res 2. Aim and Scope 2.1 Article Types 3. Open Access and Publication Charges 3.1 Open Access and Copyright 3.2 Article Processing Charges 4. Abstracting, Indexing and Journal Metrics 4.1 Abstracting and Indexing 4.2 Journal Metrics 5. Editorial and Peer Review Process 5.1 Initial Screening 5.2 Peer Review 5.3 Desk Rejection Policy 5.4 Proofreading and Author Approval 6. Publication Policies 6.1 Preprint Policy 6.2 Archiving Policy 6.3 Withdrawal Policy 6.4 Retraction Policy 7. Other Journal Policies 7.1 Advertising Policy 7.2 Marketing Policy 7.3 Policy on Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies 1. About J Health Res The Journal of Health Research (J Health Res) is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. The journal publishes research and current developments in public health and public health sciences. Since 2026, J Health Res has followed a continuous publication model. Articles are published online after acceptance and completion of the production process. All articles published during the year are included in a single annual volume. J Health Res has been indexed in Scopus since 2018. 2. Aim and Scope J Health Res publishes research and current developments in public health and public health sciences. The journal welcomes manuscripts in the following areas of public health: Epidemiology Health Behaviors Community Health Urban and Global Health Environmental Health Occupational Health Reproductive Health Herbal and Alternative Medicine Health Systems Development Health Policy and Management General Nursing The journal also welcomes manuscripts in the following areas of public health sciences: Air Quality and Environmental Pollutants Biological Evaluation of Herbs and Natural Products Biomolecular Technology 2.1 Article Types Original study Full-length reports of original research that present new scientific knowledge not previously published elsewhere. The findings should be relevant and useful to public health professionals and researchers in related fields. Important: Manuscripts limited to instrument validity, reliability assessment, or tool development without empirical testing or application in a real-world or research context will not be considered for peer review. Review articles Comprehensive analyses of specific topics, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and integrative reviews. A review article should
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Editor-in-chief Kraiwuth KallawichaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Thailand 19, United States 3, Pakistan 3, Singapore 2, Philippines 2 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine10.1%
- Child Nutrition and Water AccessNursing6.2%
- Healthcare Systems and ReformsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6%
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthHealth Professions5.9%
- Diabetes Management and EducationMedicine4.9%
- Health disparities and outcomesSocial Sciences4.8%
- Public Health and NutritionMedicine4.4%
- Air Quality and Health ImpactsEnvironmental Science4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Health Care Sciences & Services | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Health Care Sciences & Services | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: Google Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.31Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.45LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 126OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 79.9%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 60LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 766 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 44 | 5 |
| 2025 | 60 | 60 | 21 |
| 2024 | 41 | 41 | 30 |
| 2023 | 52 | 52 | 125 |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 | 52 |
| 2021 | 120 | 120 | 951 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,000 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,000 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,000 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- editorialThe maximum word counts for each article type are listed below. The abstract and references are excluded from the word count. Original study: 4,000 words Review…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- editorialsEditorialsLength not stated
- original studyOriginal study: 4,000 wordsLength not stated
- review articleThe maximum word counts for each article type are listed below. The abstract and references are excluded from the word count. Original study: 4,000 words Review…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- review articlesReview articles: 5,000 wordsLength not stated
- reviewsReviewsLength not stated
- short reportShort report: 2,000 wordsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use 7. Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies
A Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies section is required whether or not AI tools were used. Model summary
Authors must include a “Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies” section in the manuscript, whether or not generative AI tools were used. If generative AI tools were used for language editing or assistance, the following statement must be included: During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] for [REASON]. The author(s) reviewed and edited the co…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Manuscripts must be in academic English; non-native speakers must provide a certificate of English editing. Model summary
Manuscripts must be written in academic English. For authors who are not native speakers of English, a certificate of English editing from an authorized language institute or a qualified and certified language editor is required.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
A Conflict of Interest statement is required. Model summary
Authors must include a Conflict of Interest statement.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 6.2 Data Availability
A Data Availability Statement is required even when data sharing is not applicable. Model summary
Authors must provide a Data Availability Statement, even when data sharing is not applicable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 3.1 Open Access and Copyright
All funding sources must be disclosed. Model summary
J Health Res is an open-access journal. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) . Under this licence, third parties may share and adapt published articles, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source. Authors retain copyright and scholarly usage rights. The publisher is granted the rights necessary to publ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 3. Open Access and Publication Charges
3.1 Open Access and Copyright J Health Res is an open-access journal. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) . Under this licence, third parties may share and adapt published articles, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source. Authors retain copyright and scholarly usage rights. The publisher is grante…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Editorial and Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review is used; identifying information must be excluded from the manuscript file and provided separately. Model summary
5.1 Initial Screening All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial technical and editorial screening. Manuscripts may be checked for similarity using Turnitin or iThenticate and assessed for compliance with the journal’s publication ethics requirements. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal’s submission guidelines may be returned to the authors before scientific evaluation. The editor as…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints 6.1 Preprint Policy
Authors may share a preprint of their manuscript before submission or publication. If the manuscript is subsequently published by J Health Res, authors should update the preprint record by adding a link to the published article using its Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
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
- Emerald Publishing
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0857-4421
- Electronic ISSN
- 2586-940X
- Society / sponsor
- College of Public Health Sciences
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 40, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Health Research
What CAS zone is Journal of Health Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Health Research is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Health Care Sciences & Services. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Health Research?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.4 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.1, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Health Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Journal of Health Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Journal of Health Research based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Thailand (19), United States (3) and Pakistan (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Health Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Health Research is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Health Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Health Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .