Ongoing Special Issues
Active thematic collections currently accepting primary care research submissions from the global family medicine community.
Current Research Opportunities
International Journal of General Practice hosts focused special issues addressing priority family medicine topics. Each collection is curated by expert guest editors and welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide.
Review current opportunities below and submit your primary care research to collections addressing your area of expertise.
The following special issues are currently accepting manuscript submissions. Contact guest editors for topic-specific guidance on primary care research.
Digital Health Transformation in Primary Care
Research on telehealth implementation, remote monitoring, AI applications, and digital tools enhancing family medicine practice and patient engagement.
Chronic Disease Management Innovations
Studies on diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and multimorbidity management approaches in general practice settings worldwide.
Mental Health Integration in Primary Care
Research on collaborative care models, depression screening, anxiety management, and behavioral health services in family medicine.
Health Equity in General Practice
Studies addressing disparities, social determinants, access barriers, and culturally responsive care in primary care settings.
To submit to a special issue, prepare your primary care research manuscript following journal guidelines and select the appropriate special issue during online submission.
- Review special issue descriptions to confirm thematic fit for your family medicine research
- Contact guest editors with pre-submission inquiries about scope or approach
- Submit through ManuscriptZone selecting the special issue collection
- Standard peer review and article processing charges apply
Proposal welcome: Have an idea for a new special issue topic addressing emerging primary care challenges? Submit your proposal through our Proposed Special Issue page.
Completed special issues remain accessible as archived collections. Browse past special issues to explore published primary care research on specific family medicine themes.
Submit Your Research
Contribute your family medicine findings to a focused thematic collection reaching targeted primary care audiences.
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