Aim and Scope

Clear priorities for prevention research that improves health outcomes and equity.

JPMC advances the science and practice of prevention by publishing research that reduces risk, improves early detection, and strengthens health promotion across the lifespan.

We seek evidence that informs clinical practice, community programs, and policy decisions with measurable prevention outcomes.

• Primary prevention through risk reduction and health promotion
• Secondary prevention through screening, early detection, and timely intervention
• Tertiary prevention through care models that reduce complications
• Population health strategies that improve access and equity

JPMC welcomes studies that address prevention from early life to older adulthood. Manuscripts should describe how interventions or policies influence health trajectories across life stages.

We encourage research that integrates clinical care with community based prevention for sustained impact.

• Chronic disease prevention and cardiometabolic risk reduction
• Cancer screening, early detection, and population outreach
• Vaccination, infectious disease prevention, and outbreak control
• Behavioral health, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle medicine
• Maternal, child, and adolescent preventive care
• Environmental, occupational, and climate related health risks
• Health equity, social determinants, and community based prevention
• Digital health, remote monitoring, and AI enabled risk stratification
• Implementation science, quality improvement, and care coordination
• Health economics and cost effectiveness of prevention programs

• Randomized and pragmatic trials with prevention outcomes
• Cohort studies, surveillance, and population analyses
• Program evaluations and implementation reports
• Systematic reviews and meta analyses
• Policy analyses and guideline updates

We welcome research from diverse care settings and population contexts. Studies should describe the setting clearly and explain how the prevention approach can be adopted or scaled.

• Primary care and community health programs
• School, workplace, and occupational health settings
• Urban, rural, and resource limited environments
• High risk and underserved populations across the lifespan

Submissions should report measurable prevention outcomes such as risk reduction, screening uptake, behavior change, or improved access to preventive services.

Use validated measures where possible and describe analytic methods clearly.

Submissions should demonstrate a clear prevention focus and describe how findings influence practice, policy, or population health outcomes.

Interdisciplinary studies are welcome when the primary contribution remains anchored in preventive medicine and care delivery.

• Clear prevention outcomes and measurable impact
• Defined population, setting, and intervention context
• Evidence that supports translation into practice
• Transparent reporting of limitations and data sources

Submissions should remain anchored in prevention or care delivery improvement. Studies without a prevention component or without population relevance may be better suited to other outlets.

If you are uncertain about scope fit, contact the editorial office before submission.

Clear prevention outcomes and system relevance are essential.

We prioritize research that reduces disparities, improves access, and addresses social determinants of health. Studies that evaluate prevention in underserved settings are strongly encouraged.

Equity focused analyses that include community engagement, culturally responsive design, and policy implications align strongly with the JPMC mission.

JPMC values work that connects evidence to real world adoption. Implementation research that tests scalability, cost effectiveness, and system integration aligns strongly with our mission.

Prevention succeeds when clinical and community systems work together. We welcome studies that integrate primary care with community services, public health programs, or behavioral interventions.

Manuscripts should describe collaboration models and how partnerships improve prevention outcomes.

• Ethics approvals and informed consent when required
• Trial registration identifiers for interventional studies
• Data availability statements and repository links
• Use of reporting standards such as CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA

We welcome collaborations that combine clinical, behavioral, policy, and data science approaches. The key requirement is that the work delivers actionable prevention insights for care delivery or population health.

Interdisciplinary teams should describe how methods and outcomes connect to prevention practice or population impact.

JPMC supports authors, editors, and reviewers with timely guidance on scope, policies, and workflows. If you need clarification on requirements, data statements, or review timelines, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We can provide templates, examples, and best-practice recommendations to help you move forward confidently. Our responses typically include next steps, resource links, and a clear point of contact. Early communication helps avoid delays, ensures consistent compliance, and improves the overall publication experience.