Focus and Scope

Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) publishes articles in the field of community medicine and public health focusing on family health care, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health administration, management of health, national health problems, social medicine, nutrition and enviromental and occupational health, as well as a variety of other fields related to those disciplines. The types of the articles published in this journal are original research, case reports and review articles.

Section Policies

Original Research

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Case Reports

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Review Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

This journal uses double-blind peer review, which means that both the reviewer and author identities are concealed from each other throughout the review process. Authors need to make sure that their manuscripts are prepared in a way that does not give their identity by submiting title page separately from the manucript body. The article review process is reviewed by 2 reviewers, usually taking an average of 10 - 12 weeks. This review period depends on the editors and reviewers duration in reviewing the manuscript.

1. Initial Editorial Assessment:
    - The editorial team evaluates whether the paper aligns with the journal's scope, guidelines, and language standards.
    - A quick decision is made to either send the paper for peer review or reject it.
    - Authors may receive feedback for revisions to assist in the decision-making process.

2. Review Process:
      - Papers that pass the initial assessment are reviewed by at least two experts.
      - Double-blind review ensures impartiality, where the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed.
       - Reviewers are expected to complete their assessments within three weeks per reviewing round.

3. Decision-Making Process:
     - The final decision to accept a paper for publication relies on reviewers' recommendations.
     - Typically, two acceptance recommendations are required.
     - If there are differing opinions, a third reviewer's input may be sought.
     - The editor-in-chief, along with the editorial team or advisory board, makes the ultimate decision based on reviewer feedback.

Publication Frequency

JCMPHR will be published two times a year in June and December.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the CLOCKSS systems to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.

 

Publication Ethics

Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya.  Articles in this journal are about community medicine and public health focusing on family health care, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health administration, management of health, national health problems, social medicine, nutrition and enviromental and occupational health, as well as a variety of other fields related to those disciplines. The types of the articles published in this journal are original research, case reports and review articles.

The Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Airlangga, as the publisher of the Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR), diligently upholds its responsibilities in overseeing all phases of the publishing process and acknowledges its ethical obligations. The institution is so dedicated to guaranteeing that advertising, reprinting, or other forms of commercial revenue do not affect or influence editorial decisions. The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, and the Editorial Board shall facilitate communications with other journals and/or publishers when deemed beneficial and essential. This statement is adopted under Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC). All research articles must include a statement regarding ethics committee approval and ethical practices in the 'Materials and Methods' section. The Journal favors systematic reviews that are registered in PROSPERO. The PROSPERO registration number must be included in the review paper within the "methodology" section.

Special attention is given to ethical considerations in research involving human subjects, particularly in community and public health settings. For studies involving communities, JCMPHR encourages authors to adopt a participatory research approach that values mutual respect, trust, and equity. Researchers are expected to involve community members not only as subjects but as active collaborators throughout the research process—from the planning and data collection stages to interpretation and dissemination of results. Ethical clearance must be obtained not only from an institutional ethics committee but also, when appropriate, through consultation and approval from local community leaders or governing bodies. Researchers must ensure confidentiality, avoid harm in any form, and provide feedback or benefits to the community as a sign of ethical reciprocity.

For public health research more broadly, the journal requires authors to uphold the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. All research must be conducted with transparency and must obtain informed consent from participants, while ensuring that privacy and data protection are rigorously maintained. Ethical approval from a recognized Health Research Ethics Committee is mandatory for all manuscripts reporting original research involving human subjects.

By maintaining these ethical standards, JCMPHR seeks to contribute not only to academic advancement but also to the promotion of socially responsible research that respects the dignity and rights of individuals and communities.

Duties of Authors

1. Reporting standards

Authors of reports on original research should present an accurate account of the investigative work undertaken and an objective discussion of its significance. Supporting data is to be presented accurately within the paper which should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the research. Review articles should be accurate, objective, and comprehensive. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable. The author(s) must state any funding sources (if applicable), conflict of interests, and submit, along with the manuscript, the ethical clearance for original research report, or signed informed consent for study participation and publication from the patient(s) and/or the legal guardian(s) for the case study articles.

2. Data Access and Retention

Authors are requested to submit raw data relating to a paper for editorial review. They should be prepared, if practicable, to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases) and to retain such data for a reasonable period following publication.

3. Plagiarism Policy

Ethical publishing necessitates the preservation of originality and the prevention of plagiarism. The Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) mandates that all submitted publications be original and not previously published or under review elsewhere. To prevent plagiarism, we urge authors to accurately cite and reference others' work and utilize plagiarism detection software during the review process.
The preservation of originality and the prevention of plagiarism are essential components of ethical publication. The Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) mandates that all submitted publications must be original and not previously published or under review elsewhere. To prevent plagiarism, we urge authors to accurately cite and reference others' works and to employ plagiarism detection software during the review process.

4. Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not, in general, publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research contained in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is considered unacceptable.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources

Full and appropriate acknowledgment of others' work must be provided in all cases. Authors should cite publications influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

6. Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those individuals making a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution or interpretation of the reported study. All such collaborators should be listed as co-authors. Where others have participated to certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all relevant (and only relevant) co-authors are acknowledged within the paper, their having seen and approved the final version and having agreed to its submission for publication.

7. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

If the work involves the use of chemicals, human beings, animals, microbes, procedures or equipment with any unusual inherent hazards, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

8. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose within their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed as influencing the results or interpretation of their reported research. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

9. Fundamental errors in published work

In cases of an author discovering significant error or inaccuracy in his/her published work, it is his/her obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in the correction or retraction of the paper.

10. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) does not acknowledge Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT as authors. The utilization of LLMs must be recorded in the Methods section or a relevant portion of the publication. The Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) prohibits the publication of AI-generated photos and videos due to significant legal and research integrity concerns, except for photographs from contracted agencies or those cited in articles specifically addressing AI. Peer reviewers should avoid using generative AI methods for manuscript evaluation, as these tools may exhibit inaccuracies and yield biased results. Peer reviewers are required to explicitly disclose any utilization of AI techniques in their assessment of manuscript assertions within their reports.

11. Withdrawals

11.1 Research Misconduct: Should there be unequivocal proof of data fabrication, data falsification, plagiarism, or other types of research misconduct, the paper may be retracted.
11.2 Significant Errors: Should the article exhibit substantial errors that materially affect the overall validity or reliability of the findings, a retraction may be contemplated.
11.3 Ethical Concerns: The paper may be retracted if ethical issues, including unethical research techniques, conflicts of interest, or violations of human or animal rights, are identified.
11.4 Duplicate Publication: If the article has been previously disseminated elsewhere without proper acknowledgment or reason, a retraction may be necessary.
11.5 Authorship Issues: In instances of significant disagreements or discrepancies over authorship or attribution of the work, a retraction may be warranted. 

Commencing the Withdrawal Procedure:

11.6 Withdrawal Request: Any individual, including writers, readers, or other interested parties, may submit a formal request for retraction to the editor-in-chief or the editorial office. The request must include comprehensive details concerning the rationale for the retraction and any accessible supporting evidence.

11.7 Preliminary Assessment: Upon receipt of a retraction request, the editor-in-chief will commence a preliminary evaluation to ascertain the legitimacy and gravity of the issues presented. This may necessitate engaging with pertinent specialists or the journal's editorial board.

11.8 Notification: Should the preliminary assessment determine the concerns to be significant, the corresponding author of the article in question will be informed and afforded the opportunity to address the allegations within a designated timeframe.

Inquiry and Determination:

11.9 Investigation: The editor-in-chief, in collaboration with the editorial board and/or external experts, will undertake a comprehensive investigation into the charges presented and evaluate the veracity and reliability of the concerns.

11.10 Decision-Making: The editor-in-chief will render a decision concerning the retraction based on the investigation's findings. The decision may encompass one of the subsequent alternatives:

No Retraction: Should the concerns be deemed unfounded, the article will continue to be published with suitable clarifications or changes, if required.
Retraction: Should the concerns be validated and fulfill the criteria for retraction specified in Section 1, the paper will be officially retracted from the journal.

Mechanism for Retraction:

11.11 Retraction Statement: A formal retraction statement will be composed, explicitly outlining the rationale for the retraction, citing pertinent evidence or investigations, and including the article's identifying details (e.g., title, authors, publication date).

11.12 Publication: The retraction statement shall be disseminated in a conspicuous location, including the journal's website and the online edition of the article. It will be connected to the original article and any pertinent information to guarantee appropriate visibility and accessibility. The declaration also appears on ANJANI, an integrity platform established by the Indonesian government to report any violations of academic integrity.

11.13 Communication: The corresponding author and all co-authors of the retracted work shall be informed of the retraction decision and supplied with a copy of the retraction statement.

Actions Following Retraction:

11.14 Corrections and Clarifications: When deemed necessary, corrections or clarifications may be provided for other articles or related materials that cite the retracted article, thereby promoting accuracy and transparency. Modifications to published articles that affect their interpretation and conclusions, yet do not entirely invalidate the article, will be managed through a Correction. This correction will be indexed and linked to the original article in both directions, as determined by the Editor(s) of Jurnal Ners.

11.15 Editorial Notes: The journal may evaluate the publication of an editorial note addressing the retraction and its implications for the scientific community, if deemed necessary.

11.16 Database and Indexing Updates: The journal will implement necessary measures to notify databases, indexes, and other relevant platforms of the retraction and ensure appropriate updates are made to reflect the retraction status.

Duties for Editor

1. Publication decisions

The editor of the Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted for consideration should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers will, invariably, drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the journal's editorial board policies and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in arriving at such decisions.

2. Fair play

The editor of theJournal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR)evaluates manuscripts consistently for their intellectual content without regard to the race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

3. Confidentiality

The editor and editorial staff must not disclose information relating to a submitted manuscript to any individuals other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers or the publisher, as appropriate.

4. Disclosure and conflicts of interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.

5. Review of Manuscripts

The editor must ensure that each manuscript is initially evaluated by the editor for originality. Editors should critically assess the ethical conduct of studies in humans and animals. The editor should organize and use peer review fairly and wisely. Editors should explain their peer review processes in the information for authors and also indicate which parts of the journal are peer-reviewed. Editors should use appropriate peer reviewers for papers that are considered for publication by selecting people with sufficient expertise and avoiding those with conflicts of interest.

 

Duties of Reviewers

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions, while editorial communications with the author may also assist him/her in improving the paper.

2. Promptness

The reviewers should respond in a reasonable time frame. Any invited reviewer who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should immediately notify the editors and decline the invitation to review so that alternative reviewers can be contacted.

3. Confidentiality

Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

4. Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of fellow authors is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors. Any assertion that an observation, derivation or argument has been previously reported should be accompanied by a relevant citation. Reviewers should also draw to the editor's attention any substantial similarity between or overlap with the manuscript under consideration and other published papers of which they have first-hand knowledge.

6. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

The confidentiality of privileged information or concepts encountered as a result of a peer review must be respected and not exploited for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts with which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to said documents.

 

Plagiarism Screening

This journal can not accept any plagiarism in any manuscripts or it will be rejected immediately. This journal uses Turnitin to detect plagiarism. The manuscript is passed if the similarity is less than 20%. Any manuscript that does not meet this requirement at the first screening should be revised by its authors before being re-submitted accordingly.

Article processing charge (APC)

Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Research (JCMPHR) does not apply article processing charge (APC) for submission, peer-reviewing, editing, and publishing the manuscript.