Information For Readers

Information For Readers

Kota Kinabalu Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine (KKJPHCM) is committed to providing free and unrestricted access to high-quality scholarly research in the fields of public health, community medicine, and healthcare sciences. As an international open-access journal, KKJPHCM ensures that readers worldwide can access, read, download, and share published articles without subscription fees or access barriers.

The journal publishes rigorously peer-reviewed articles that address current issues and innovations in public health, preventive medicine, epidemiology, community healthcare, health promotion, environmental health, health policy, and related medical sciences. By offering immediate open access to its content, KKJPHCM supports the dissemination of knowledge, academic collaboration, and evidence-based healthcare practices among researchers, educators, students, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.

All articles published in KKJPHCM are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, allowing readers to use, distribute, and reproduce the content in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Why Read KKJPHCM?

  • Free and immediate access to all published articles
  • High-quality, peer-reviewed international research
  • Broad coverage of public health and community medicine topics
  • Relevant insights for academic, clinical, and policy-related applications
  • Updated research on health challenges, prevention, and healthcare innovation
  • Content that supports education, research, and evidence-based decision-making

We encourage readers to register for the publishing notification service for this journal. Use the Register link at the top of the journal homepage. By registering, readers will receive the Table of Contents via email for each new issue published. This service also helps the journal maintain and improve its engagement with the academic and professional community. Please refer to our Privacy Statement, which assures that personal information such as names and email addresses will only be used for journal-related purposes.

Information For Authors

Kota Kinabalu Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine (KKJPHCM) welcomes manuscript submissions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, and conceptual papers in the fields of public health, community medicine, healthcare sciences, and related disciplines. All submitted manuscripts must meet high academic standards and publication ethics, be original, have not been previously published, and must not be under consideration by any other journal.

As an international journal, KKJPHCM serves authors from various countries and is committed to providing a global and inclusive publishing platform for academics, researchers, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers. All manuscripts published in this journal undergo a transparent and efficient editorial and peer-review process aimed at supporting authors and ensuring the dissemination of impactful scientific findings.

KKJPHCM’s Commitment to Authors

KKJPHCM is committed to:

  • Publishing rigorously peer-reviewed manuscripts with high academic and scientific value.
  • Maintaining an efficient publication process, with manuscripts published within 5–7 weeks after submission, provided that no major revisions are required.
  • Providing full open access publication, enabling global readership without subscription fees.
  • Promoting journal visibility through indexing and citation tracking in reputable academic databases.
  • Supporting authors in disseminating research findings that contribute to public health improvement and community healthcare development.

Benefits for Authors

  • Free and unrestricted access to published articles for readers worldwide.
  • Immediate publication access with no embargo period.
  • Authors retain full copyright of their published work without copyright transfer requirements.
  • Permission to reuse and distribute published material with proper attribution under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License.
  • Wider visibility and academic impact through international accessibility and open dissemination.

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for section policies and publication scope, as well as the Author Guidelines before submission. Authors are required to register with the journal prior to submitting their manuscripts. If already registered, authors may simply log in and proceed with the submission process.