Focus and Scope

Applied Health Promotion Science (AHPROCE) publishes interdisciplinary research, policies, and practices that advance health promotion and public well-being. Our journal embraces diverse fields, ensuring a broad perspective on health across populations, systems, and cultures. Key areas of interest include (click for details):

1. Health Promotion Foundations & Methods

• Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Health Belief Models, Theories, and Application
• Community Empowerment and Participatory Approaches
• Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
• Mixed-Methods Research in Health Promotion

2. Behavioral & Psychological Sciences

• Psychology of Health Behavior Change
• Behavioral Interventions for Healthy Lifestyles
• Mental Health Promotion, Stress, and Resilience
• Stigma Reduction Strategies
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Behavioral Addictions

3. Social & Cultural Determinants

• Sociology of Health, Inequality, and Social Justice
• Cultural Competence and Indigenous Health
• Gender, Identity, and Health Disparities
• Commercial Determinants of Health
• Social Network Analysis in Public Health

4. Health Communication & Literacy

• Education Science for Health Literacy
• Development of Health Education Materials
• Communication, Media, and Health Campaigns
• Social Media and Infodemic Management
• Risk Communication Strategies

5. Health Policy, Economics & Law

• Advocacy for Health-in-All-Policies (HiAP)
• Health Economics, Financing, and Cost-Effectiveness
• Ethics, Law, and Human Rights in Public Health
• Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of Policies
• Regulatory Approaches (e.g., food labeling)

6. Digital Health & Innovation

• Digital Health (e-Health, m-Health, Telehealth)
• Artificial Intelligence and Health Analytics
• Wearables, Sensors, and Self-Tracking
• Gamification and Digital Interventions
• Cyber-ethics, Privacy, and Digital Health Equity

7. Environmental & Planetary Health

• Environmental Health and Sustainable Development
• Climate Change and Public Health Resilience
• Promotion of Healthy Urban Environments
• One Health and Planetary Health Approaches
• Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems

8. Global Health Promotion

• Global Health Diplomacy and Cooperation
• Migration, Displacement, and Refugee Health
• Equity and Justice in Global Health
• Pandemic Preparedness and Response
• Universal Health Coverage Promotion

9. Health Promotion Across the Lifespan

• Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
• Youth Health and Well-being
• Adult Health and Chronic Disease Prevention
• Aging, Geriatric Health, and Active Living
• Palliative Care and End-of-Life Promotion

10. Health Promotion in Diverse Settings

• Workplace Health and Occupational Well-being
• School-based and University Health Promotion
• Health Promoting Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
• Community and Urban Health Promotion
• Promotion in specific settings (e.g., prisons, sports clubs)

Our Commitment to Quality and Ethical Standards

Applied Health Promotion Science (AHPROCE) welcomes contributions from a wide array of disciplines including medicine, public health, social sciences, education, economics, technology, law, and environmental sciences. Our mission is to foster knowledge that is scientifically rigorous, ethically sound, and socially impactful.

We enforce a strict manuscript acceptance policy to maintain the highest standards. Submissions must align perfectly with our defined scope and adhere rigorously to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any manuscript failing to meet these foundational requirements will be rejected at the desk review stage without exception. While journal indexing is an important metric, our foremost priority is the publication of research that demonstrates novelty, quality, and a tangible impact on the well-being of communities worldwide.

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