Global Health & Medicine
Scope & Guideline
Connecting minds for a healthier tomorrow.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Epidemiology and Public Health:
The journal emphasizes epidemiological studies that analyze disease patterns, risk factors, and health outcomes across populations, contributing to global health knowledge and strategies. - Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS:
A significant focus is on infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, with research addressing prevention, treatment, and management strategies, reflecting the ongoing challenges posed by these diseases. - Cancer Research and Treatment Innovations:
Cancer-related studies are prevalent, exploring various aspects from treatment modalities to survivorship, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge in oncology. - Health Policy and Systems Research:
The journal also delves into health systems, policy evaluations, and strategies for universal health coverage, particularly in the context of aging populations and public health crises. - Global Health Challenges:
Research exploring global health challenges, such as pandemics (e.g., COVID-19), is also a central theme, reflecting the journal's commitment to addressing pressing health issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health in the Context of Global Crises:
There is a growing focus on mental health issues, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the psychological impact of global health crises on populations. - Innovations in HIV Management:
Recent studies are increasingly addressing innovations in HIV prevention and treatment, including the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and long-acting antiretroviral therapies, reflecting advancements in managing HIV. - Aging Population and Geriatric Care:
Research surrounding aging populations, including geriatric care and chronic disease management among the elderly, is gaining traction as societies grapple with the challenges of an aging demographic. - Telemedicine and Remote Healthcare Solutions:
Emerging themes include the integration of telemedicine and remote healthcare solutions, which have surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a shift towards more accessible healthcare delivery models. - Health System Strengthening and Universal Health Coverage:
There is an increased emphasis on health system strengthening and strategies for achieving universal health coverage, particularly in the context of lessons learned from the pandemic.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Infectious Disease Research:
Research specifically targeting traditional infectious diseases (other than HIV/AIDS) appears to be declining, possibly due to a shift in focus towards emerging infectious diseases and global health security. - Chronic Disease Management:
Studies focused solely on chronic diseases, outside of the context of infectious diseases, seem to be less prominent, indicating a potential waning interest in this area compared to acute and infectious diseases. - Local Health Issues:
Papers concentrating on localized health issues within specific communities or non-global contexts are appearing less frequently, as the journal increasingly emphasizes broader, global health perspectives.
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