American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Aims & Scope
The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health. Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women's health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and substance use disorders. Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services. Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published. The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials. Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.
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MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine (acronym: ajpm, abbr: AM J PREV MED, ISSN: 0749-3797) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.979 (Q1), an H-index of 269.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 320 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,817 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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