CALL FOR PAPERS
Journal of Cardiometabolic Research and Public Health (JCRPH)
The Journal of Cardiometabolic Research and Public Health (JCRPH), a peer-reviewed, open-access, biannual international journal published by the Cardiometabolic Research and Awareness Foundation (CMRAF), invites original, high-quality, and evidence-based manuscripts for its inaugural issue, Volume 1, Issue 1 (June 2026).
JCRPH provides a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of research on the prevention, diagnosis, management, and public health implications of cardiometabolic diseases, with particular relevance to Africa and other low- and middle-income regions, while welcoming global scholarly contributions.
Scope of the Journal
Manuscripts are invited in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Metabolic and Nutritional Sciences
- Public Health and Epidemiology
- Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine
- Health Policy and Health Systems
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Global and Population Health
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Case Reports
- Public Health Reports
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026
- Expected Publication: June 2026 (Volume 1, Issue 1)
- Second Issue: December 2026
Important Information for Authors
- Plagiarism Threshold: Manuscripts must not exceed 20% similarity, verified using Turnitin.
- File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.
- Submission Policy: JCRPH accepts online submissions only. Manuscripts sent via enquiry email will not be processed.
- Submission Link: https://oa.afriunij.ng/index.php/jcrph/about/submissions
- Submission Guidance: Authors are strongly encouraged to watch the Submission Video to ensure accurate and complete manuscript submission.
- Referencing Policy: Authors are advised to cite indigenous and regionally relevant scholars where applicable. A minimum of 70% of references should be from works published within the last ten (10) years, except in clearly justified exceptional cases.
Publication Charges
- Review Fee: ₦10,000 ($15)
- Publication Fee: ₦40,000 ($60) (payable only after acceptance)
Why Publish with JCRPH?
- Fully Open Access under Creative Commons licensing
- DOIs assigned to all accepted articles
- International and multidisciplinary editorial board
- Transparent and timely peer-review process
- Wide global visibility and accessibility
Contact
Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and public health professionals are encouraged to submit their manuscripts and contribute to advancing cardiometabolic and public health research.
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