About the Journal

The Innovative Research Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (IRJEPH) is a biannual (published in June and December), open-access, and double-blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in epidemiology, public health, and population health sciences. IRJEPH provides a platform for researchers, public health professionals, clinicians, policymakers, and academics to publish original, high-impact studies that inform health policy, promote disease prevention, and improve community health outcomes.

We welcome contributions in the following areas:

  • Epidemiology of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Health Determinants and Risk Factors
  • Public Health Interventions and Programs
  • Health Policy and Systems Research
  • Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  • Biostatistics and Population Health Analysis
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Health Surveillance and Monitoring
  • Global and Community Health Initiatives

Our mission is to foster interdisciplinary, evidence-based research that addresses pressing public health challenges, informs policy, and promotes healthy populations.

Manuscript Types Accepted:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Case Reports (Public Health/Clinical Epidemiology)
  • Conference Proceedings

Article Publication Charges (APC):

IRJEPH operates without charging any article processing fees (APC), supported through collaborations and sponsorships with Innovative Designers and the broader research community.

Revenue Sources:

  • Collaborative Support from Innovative Designers
  • Donations and Personal Contributions

Peer Review Policy:
IRJEPH follows a double-blind peer-review system, ensuring impartial, rigorous evaluation of manuscripts by qualified experts.

Ethical Standards:
We adhere to international ethical guidelines, including:

  • ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)
  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
  • WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)
  • DORA (Declaration on Research Assessment)

Plagiarism and AI Content Policy:
All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin.

  • Similarity index must not exceed 18%.
  • AI-generated content must be clearly disclosed and ethically used in accordance with COPE guidance.

Licensing and Copyright:
All articles are published under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC license:

  • BY – Credit must be given to the author(s)
  • NC – Non-commercial use only
    Authors retain copyright of their work.

Open Access Policy:
IRJEPH provides immediate open access to all published content, empowering the global public health and research community.

Archiving and Indexing:
All articles are digitally preserved through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, hosted on the OJS/PKP platform, and archived in the Innovative Research Journals Publication Library. Authors are encouraged to self-archive accepted manuscripts per the CC BY-NC license.

Indexed/Abstracted In:

  • Google Scholar
  • Crossref
  • EuroPub
  • Index Copernicus
  • Directory of Research Journal Indexing (DRJI)
  • Research Bible
  • PakMediNet
  • Advanced Sciences Index

Journal Registration and Identifiers:

  • Reviewers Credit
  • ORCID
  • DORA
  • SECP

Privacy Statement:
Personal information submitted to IRJEPH is used solely for journal purposes and is not shared with third parties.

Publishing Medium:
Online only – committed to sustainable, paperless publishing.

Editorial Office Contact:
Support
Arsalan Rasheed
Managing Editor
Innovative Research Journals
2nd Floor, City Center Plaza, Kohat Development Authority (KDA), Kohat (26000)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Email: [email protected]

Submit a Manuscript:
Submit your manuscript here https://irjpl.org/irjep/about/submissions.