Aims and scope
The Slovenian Journal of Public Health (SJPH), originally established as Zdravstveno varstvo in 1962 and published by the National Institute of Public Health Slovenia, is a quarterly, peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing in English since 2014. SJPH serves as a premier platform for disseminating rigorously reviewed, high-quality research in public health, with an exclusive focus on Slovenia, Central and Southeast Europe. SJPH publishes only original research articles, systematic reviews, study protocols, and invited editorials. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas addressing regional and global public health challenges. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including primary care, disease prevention and control, health promotion, environmental and occupational health, health systems organization and management, and socio-economic determinants of health. The journal does not consider manuscripts lacking a public health perspective or those addressing geographic regions beyond Central and Southeast Europe. By prioritizing research that informs policy and practice, SJPH contributes to the advancement of population health, health equity, and evidence-based solutions relevant to its target region and beyond.
Why Read and Submit
- Consistent growth: Impact Factor rose to 2.5 in 2024, ranking Q2 in SSCI with a CiteScore of 3.
- Wide reach: 10,000 downloads in 2024, citations from all continents, growing international author contributions.
- Open access: Maximizes visibility and accessibility worldwide.
- Indexed in key databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus; aiming for Medline inclusion.
- Focused scope: Innovative, interdisciplinary public health research relevant to Central and Southeast Europe with a global perspective.
- Author support: Professional guidance and moderate publication timelines.
- Rigorous peer review: Double-blind, constructive process, accepting similarity index up to 20%.
- Regular issues: Published quarterly, with up to 35 articles published annually in total.
Plagiarism Policy
The Slovenian Journal of Public Health is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo screening through the Crossref Similarity Check system to ensure originality and prevent plagiarism. Manuscripts found to contain significant overlap with existing work or instances of plagiarism will be rejected or subject to appropriate corrective action. Authors are expected to submit original work and properly cite all sources.