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Academic Journal

Q2

Journal of Public Health Policy

Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

United KingdomPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Health Policy (Q3)ISSN-matched source record
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Q2Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
63H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.529SJR (2025)
1980-2026Coverage

About Journal of Public Health Policy

About Journal of Public Health Policy

Journal of Public Health Policy is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1980-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0197-5897, 1745-655X; H-index 63.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (63): Strong citation impact — 63 articles cited at least 63 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Journal of Public Health Policy

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal of Public Health Policy?
0197-5897, 1745-655X.

Who publishes Journal of Public Health Policy?
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd..

What are Journal of Public Health Policy's metrics?
H-index 63.

Where do I submit to Journal of Public Health Policy?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Public Health Policy peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0197-5897, 1745-655X
ISSN-L0197-5897
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationPalgrave Macmillan
Publisher country codeGB
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex2,646
Citations recorded in OpenAlex66,378
OpenAlex H-index108
Years represented in OpenAlex1838–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology; Public Health Policies and Education; Healthcare Policy and Management; Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Global Maternal and Child Health; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

2,890.00 USD; 2,290.00 EUR; 1,990.00 GBP

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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