International Journal of Medical Practitioners

International Journal of Medical Practitioners

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About the International Journal of Medical Practitioners

Open access, peer-reviewed scholarship connecting healthcare systems research, policy analysis, quality improvement, and health informatics to advance evidence-based medical practice worldwide.

Advancing Healthcare Systems Through Rigorous Scholarship

The International Journal of Medical Practitioners (IJMP) is an international, open access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to disseminating high-quality research that supports healthcare professionals in optimizing health systems, clinical workflows, and patient outcomes. IJMP bridges the gap between healthcare delivery research and frontline medical practice, providing a trusted platform for epidemiologists, health informaticians, quality improvement specialists, public health researchers, and clinical administrators.

Our editorial philosophy emphasizes methodological rigor, transparent peer review, and rapid publication workflows that respect researchers' timelines. We publish original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, short communications, clinical practice analyses, quality improvement studies, and health policy evaluations. All content is freely accessible under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licensing, ensuring global reach and equitable knowledge dissemination.

IJMP employs a single-blind peer review system supplemented by plagiarism screening, methodological audits, and editorial oversight aligned with COPE guidelines. Authors benefit from constructive feedback, data-driven editorial decisions, and visibility strategies designed to amplify research impact across academic, clinical, and policy-making communities.

15 Days Average Time to First Decision
35 Days Submission-to-Acceptance Median
3 Days Acceptance-to-Online Publication
90+ Countries Represented
Why Healthcare Researchers Choose IJMP

Healthcare systems face unprecedented complexity - from digital transformation and value-based care models to health equity challenges and workforce optimization. IJMP serves as a responsive publishing partner for research teams addressing these macro challenges through evidence synthesis, implementation science, health services research, and policy analysis.

Our editorial board comprises internationally recognized experts in epidemiology, health informatics, quality improvement, health economics, public health administration, and clinical practice management. Each submission receives tailored editorial guidance, with reviewers evaluating methodological soundness, practical applicability, ethical compliance, and contribution to healthcare systems knowledge.

Accepted manuscripts benefit from structured abstracts, enhanced discoverability metadata, and targeted dissemination through indexing databases, academic social networks, and professional healthcare communities. This comprehensive approach ensures your research reaches clinicians, administrators, policymakers, and educators who rely on evidence to guide decision-making.

Transparency Commitment: IJMP adheres to rigorous editorial policies governing conflict of interest disclosure, data availability statements, research ethics verification, and post-publication corrections. We align with COPE standards and maintain clear governance frameworks to protect authors, reviewers, and the integrity of the scholarly record.
Research Focus Areas

IJMP welcomes manuscripts that advance understanding of healthcare systems, clinical practice environments, and population health interventions. We intentionally cultivate methodological diversity and global representation to reflect the multifaceted nature of contemporary healthcare challenges.

Healthcare Quality & Safety

Quality improvement initiatives, patient safety protocols, adverse event analysis, clinical audit methodologies, and performance measurement systems.

Health Informatics & Digital Health

Electronic health records, clinical decision support systems, telemedicine delivery models, health data analytics, and AI applications in clinical workflows.

Health Systems & Policy

Healthcare delivery models, health policy evaluation, insurance systems, resource allocation, workforce planning, and health economics analysis.

Public Health & Epidemiology

Disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, vaccination programs, health promotion strategies, and population health management.

Clinical Practice Management

Practice organization, workflow optimization, continuity of care models, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based medicine implementation.

Occupational & Environmental Health

Workplace health surveillance, environmental exposure assessment, occupational disease prevention, and health risk management frameworks.

Medical Education & Professional Development

Clinical training methodologies, competency assessment, continuing medical education, curriculum development, and simulation-based learning.

Health Equity & Access

Disparities research, rural health systems, underserved populations, cultural competency frameworks, and universal health coverage analysis.

Editorial Excellence & Peer Review

IJMP's editorial process balances rigor with responsiveness. Every submission undergoes preliminary scope assessment, followed by assignment to subject-specialized editors who coordinate peer review by experts in relevant domains. Our editorial board provides strategic guidance to maintain publication standards while supporting author development.

  • Methodological Scrutiny: Reviewers evaluate study design, sampling strategies, analytical approaches, statistical validity, and reporting completeness against discipline-specific standards.
  • Ethical Assurance: Manuscripts must document institutional review board approvals, informed consent protocols, and adherence to Helsinki Declaration or equivalent guidelines.
  • Reproducibility Standards: Authors are encouraged to provide data availability statements, protocol registrations, and supplementary materials that enable verification and replication.
  • Constructive Feedback: Editorial communications emphasize actionable guidance, revision pathways, and clear decision rationales to support author success.
Reviewer Participation: IJMP values the expertise of peer reviewers who strengthen manuscript quality. Healthcare researchers and practitioners interested in contributing can join our reviewer network. Consult our reviewer guidelines and recognition framework for details.
Streamlined Submission & Publication

IJMP's editorial workflow is designed for efficiency without compromising quality. Authors can submit manuscripts through our Manuscript Zone portal or via email to [email protected]. Our editorial staff acknowledges submissions within 72 hours and maintains transparent communication throughout the review cycle.

Submission Checklist:
  1. Review IJMP's Aims & Scope and Instructions for Authors to ensure alignment with formatting requirements and reporting standards.
  2. Prepare a cover letter summarizing research objectives, methodology, key findings, and compliance with ethical protocols.
  3. Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word or PDF format with structured abstracts, keywords, references, and supplementary files via the submission portal or email.
  4. Document all authorship contributions using CRediT taxonomy and provide conflict of interest disclosures for all contributors.
  5. Respond to reviewer feedback with point-by-point rebuttals; revised manuscripts are typically reassessed within 7-12 days.
  6. Collaborate with production editors on copyediting, proof approval (48-hour review window), and metadata finalization before online publication.

Authors requiring language editing support can access IJMP's language editing service. Research groups and institutions publishing multiple papers annually may explore membership programs offering article processing charge discounts and expedited handling.

Open Access & Licensing

All IJMP content is published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), granting readers worldwide the right to access, reuse, adapt, and redistribute articles with proper attribution. Authors retain copyright, enabling unlimited dissemination in teaching materials, grant applications, institutional repositories, and derivative works.

Article processing charges are levied only after acceptance. Detailed pricing, waiver eligibility criteria, and institutional agreements are available on the APC information page. Researchers from low- and middle-income countries and early-career investigators may qualify for discretionary fee support.

IJMP's data archiving policy encourages preprint deposition, protocol registration, and dataset sharing via public repositories such as Figshare, Dryad, OSF, or institutional archives. Clinical trials must be registered prospectively in recognized databases.

Ethical Standards: IJMP's editorial policies address informed consent, institutional approvals, animal research protections, publication ethics, authorship disputes, and correction procedures. Suspected misconduct is investigated using COPE protocols, with corrective actions ranging from errata to retractions when warranted.
Collaboration Opportunities

IJMP welcomes proposals for guest-edited special issues addressing critical healthcare systems topics. Researchers can submit proposals through the special issue proposal portal or contribute to active calls via the special issue submission page. These initiatives foster interdisciplinary collaboration across health services research, clinical practice, public health, and health informatics.

Stay informed on newly published research through the current issue or explore prior scholarship in the previous issues archive. Educators can integrate IJMP articles into healthcare administration curricula, medical education programs, and public health training to strengthen evidence-based competencies.

Advance Healthcare Systems Research with IJMP

Whether you investigate health policy, evaluate quality improvement initiatives, analyze health informatics solutions, or conduct population health research, IJMP provides a trusted publication platform. Join a community of healthcare professionals committed to evidence-driven systems improvement.

Contact IJMP: For inquiries about scope alignment, special issue opportunities, ethical compliance questions, or partnership discussions, contact [email protected]. Our editorial team is committed to responsive, supportive communication throughout your publication journey.