Aim and Scope

Research that advances health equity and strengthens health systems worldwide.

ISSN: 2693-1176 | DOI prefix: 10.14302/issn.2693-1176 | License: CC BY 4.0 | Open access publishing

IJGH welcomes submissions that address the health priorities of resource-limited settings. Our scope centers on research with direct implications for health policy and practice:

• Advances understanding of disease burden and determinants in LMICs
• Develops or evaluates interventions for priority health conditions
• Strengthens health systems, services, and workforce capacity
• Informs health policy formulation and implementation
• Addresses health equity and social determinants of health

Submissions should clearly describe the setting, population, and policy context. We prioritize manuscripts that generate actionable evidence for decision-makers and practitioners working in low- and middle-income environments.

• Health Equity: Research addressing disparities and vulnerable populations
• Implementation Science: Scaling up evidence-based interventions
• Policy Analysis: Evaluating health policies and their impacts
• Epidemiology: Disease surveillance, burden estimation, and risk factors
• One Health: Human-animal-environment health interfaces

IJGH prioritizes rigor in study design, reporting transparency, and reproducibility. Authors should describe sampling, data sources, measurement tools, and analytic methods clearly.

• Clearly defined study populations and inclusion criteria
• Validated outcome measures and transparent analytic methods
• Data availability statements or governance limitations
• Ethics approvals and consent procedures for all study sites

Global health evidence must be grounded in context. Manuscripts should explain how social determinants, structural barriers, and health system constraints influence outcomes. Studies that address gender, geography, or socioeconomic inequities are strongly encouraged.

• Report equity considerations and population subgroups
• Describe community engagement or co-design approaches
• Clarify how findings inform interventions for underserved groups

IJGH values evidence that informs real-world decision-making. Manuscripts should discuss implementation feasibility, scalability, and implications for health systems or program design.

• Clear policy relevance and programmatic implications
• Discussion of barriers, facilitators, and cost considerations
• Equity impact and benefits for underserved populations

IJGH welcomes interdisciplinary research that links clinical outcomes, behavioral insights, economics, and policy analysis. Interdisciplinary manuscripts should maintain a clear global health focus and provide evidence that can be translated into practice. We encourage collaborations that integrate climate science, health economics, and implementation research to address complex health system challenges.

Submissions that align well with IJGH typically include:

• Implementation studies demonstrating scale-up of interventions in LMICs
• Policy evaluations linked to health outcomes or service coverage
• Surveillance or burden studies informing resource allocation
• Maternal and child health programs with measurable impact
• Health systems research on workforce, financing, or access

• Does the study address a global health priority with clear policy or practice implications?
• Is the setting, population, and data source described in sufficient detail?
• Are equity considerations and impacts on vulnerable populations addressed?
• Do the conclusions align with the evidence and limitations reported?
• Is the research relevant to low- and middle-income contexts or transferable to them?

Manuscripts should also include clear recommendations for practice or policy in LMIC settings when relevant and program planning.

Authors should provide structured abstracts, clear methods, and transparent reporting of outcomes. Quantitative studies should report sample sizes, effect measures, and confidence intervals. Qualitative and mixed-methods studies should describe sampling approaches, analytic frameworks, and triangulation methods.

We also expect disclosure of funding sources, conflicts of interest, and ethical approvals. Clear reporting of limitations and context improves interpretation for policymakers and practitioners.

IJGH publishes original research, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and implementation studies. Submissions should articulate the global health contribution, demonstrate methodological rigor, and explain practical implications for decision-makers.

Manuscripts should be complete at the time of submission and include clear abstracts, figures, and data tables. Strong submissions articulate the policy relevance of findings and present clear recommendations for practice or program improvement.

Authors should also summarize data governance considerations, community engagement where relevant, and any limitations that affect interpretation in specific settings.

• Structured abstract with policy or implementation relevance
• Clear tables and figures with data sources and units
• Explicit limitations, equity impacts, and generalizability