Who sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Preventive Medicine and Care?
11 public editor records spanning 6 recorded countries. Each member is shown with the institution, research-interest terms and ORCID iD available in the journal database.
How does JPMC make editorial decisions?
The editor confirms scope and ethical compliance, assigns expert reviewers and monitors their timelines, synthesizes the reviewer feedback into one clear decision, and communicates revisions and monitors resubmissions. Decisions are made on scope alignment, methodological rigor, ethical compliance and public health relevance. Peer review is Single-blind (double-blind on request).
Are JPMC editorial decisions influenced by the article processing charge?
No. The journal states that editors operate independently of any commercial or financial influence and that editorial decisions are not affected by author funding sources or by payment of the article processing charge. The charge applies only after acceptance.
How do I join the JPMC editorial board?
Apply through the editor register. The journal asks for an established record in preventive medicine or public health, experience in peer review or editorial leadership, and a commitment to ethical publishing, together with a current CV and institutional affiliation, areas of expertise, recent publications and availability.