Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing (AJPHN) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to advancing knowledge and practice in public health and nursing across Asia and beyond. The journal serves as a platform for academics, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to share high-quality research findings, case studies, systematic reviews, innovations, and theoretical papers relevant to the broad fields of public health and nursing.
Focus and Scope
AJPHN welcomes submissions covering a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:
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Public health policy and practice
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Community health and epidemiology
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Environmental and occupational health
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Health promotion and disease prevention
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Maternal and child health
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Mental health and psychosocial support
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Nursing education and professional practice
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Primary health care and health systems strengthening
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Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare delivery
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Global and regional health issues, particularly those affecting Asian populations
We especially encourage submissions that address interdisciplinary approaches, culturally sensitive healthcare practices, and research that contributes to health equity and social justice.
Open Access Policy
The Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing provides immediate open access to all published content, in accordance with the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with AJPHN agree to the following terms:
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Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.
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The published work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Authors may enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work, provided that the original publication is acknowledged.
Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure
The Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing is an independent publication. It is supported by institutional collaboration and voluntary contributions from the editorial board and reviewers. The journal does not receive direct financial support from any commercial sponsors. Any potential conflicts of interest or sponsorship information for submitted manuscripts must be disclosed during the submission process.
History of the Journal
Established in 2024, the Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing was created in response to the growing need for a dedicated platform that highlights regional health issues, nursing practices, and public health innovations in Asia. Since its inception, AJPHN has grown to become a respected outlet for academic scholarship, with an international editorial board and contributors from diverse disciplines and countries.
Peer Review Process
AJPHN operates a double-blind peer review process to ensure the integrity, quality, and impartiality of all published work. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered on the journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. The journal adheres to strict privacy policies in compliance with international standards for academic publishing.