About the Journal

The Journal of Medicine, Law & Public Health (ISSN Print 2788-9815, ISSN Online 2788-791X) is an open access, peer-reviewed international journal published by ARETION Publishing Group, London, UK. In partnership with the Research Centre at the Second Healthcare Cluster (R2), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, JMLPH is committed to advancing understanding of diseases, medical interventions, and public health policy from both clinical and population-level perspectives.

Our Aim

To foster the advancement of medical and public health practices, with a particular focus on practice-changing information, the development of health law, and the impact of health policies on public health.

Scope

JMLPH welcomes manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following broad areas of research:

  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Disease epidemiology and modelling
  • Digital public health
  • Nutritional and mental health
  • Ageing and public health
  • Occupational health and practices
  • Environmental health, hazards and safety
  • Public health education and training
  • Health informatics
  • Health communication, policies and economics
  • Emergency medicine
  • Physical and social determinants of health
  • Behavioural and other disorders
  • Health services and infrastructure

Why Publish With Us?

Open Access Publishing
Fully open access journal with all articles freely available to readers worldwide upon publication. No barriers to accessing groundbreaking research in medicine, law, and public health.

No Article Processing Charges (Before 1 June 2026)
We do not charge submission fees, peer review fees, or article processing charges (APCs) for articles submitted before 1 June 2026. From 1 June 2026 onwards, a modest publication charge of £70 applies to accepted articles only. Authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries are automatically exempt.

Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review
Every manuscript undergoes rigorous evaluation by at least one national and one international expert reviewer, ensuring scientific rigour and methodological excellence.

Efficient Editorial Process

  • Initial editorial assessment: typically within 5–7 working days
  • Peer review: typically 3–4 weeks
  • Editorial decision: typically within 1–2 weeks
  • Revision deadlines: typically 30–60 days depending on extent of revisions required

Multiple Publication Formats
Articles published in PDF, XML, and HTML formats for optimal accessibility across all devices and platforms.

Long-Term Archiving and Preservation
Content permanently archived through LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and the Internet Archive, ensuring perpetual access and safeguarding against loss or discontinuation.

Author Rights and Copyright Retention
Authors retain full copyright to their work and grant JMLPH the right of first publication only. Publication under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence enables broad dissemination and reuse with proper attribution.

International Dissemination
Global reach with international indexing and Crossref membership for assigning Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ensuring your research reaches researchers worldwide.

Editorial Independence and Integrity
Editorial decisions based solely on scientific merit, methodological quality, and ethical standards. The journal operates free from commercial influence and advertising.

Adherence to International Standards
JMLPH follows guidelines established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

User-Friendly Submission Platform
Streamlined submission process via Open Journal System (OJS) with regular status updates keeping you informed throughout the publication journey.

Regular Status Updates
Transparent communication at every stage of the publication process, from initial submission through to final publication.