Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

Aims & Scope

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (ANZJPH) publishes peer-reviewed research into public health, relevant to researchers, practitioners and policy makers.

The Journal has a major focus on Australia and New Zealand but articles from other countries are accepted provided that the implications for Australia and New Zealand are addressed.

Authors from Australia and New Zealand are encouraged to locate their papers in the international literature.

The Journal is multidisciplinary and aims to publish methodologically sound research from any of the academic disciplines that constitute public health.

Articles on research methods and policy development are welcomed.

Published six times a year, The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health offers a variety of formats including research reports, Point of View articles, Brief Reports, editorials, and Letters to the Editors.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Medline

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,600.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Interpreting scores on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)

  Citation: 1541

  Authors: Gavin, Tim

• How can I deal with missing data in my study?

  Citation: 1152

  Authors: Derrick A.

• Population-based linkage of health records in Western Australia: development of a health services research linked database

  Citation: 865

  Authors: C. D'Arcy J., A. John, Ian L., Michael S.T.

• Generating best evidence from qualitative research: the role of data analysis

  Citation: 602

  Authors: Julie, Karen, Emma, Rhonda, Nicky, Lisa, Jeanne

• The Anti Cancer Council of Victoria FFQ: relative validity of nutrient intakes compared with weighed food records in young to middle‐aged women in a study of iron supplementation

  Citation: 529

  Authors: Allison, Amanda J., Wendy J., Paul, Graham

• Socioeconomic status and multimorbidity: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Thanya I., Caroline A.

• Research use of linked health data — a best practice protocol

  Citation: 321

  Authors: C.W., A.J., C.D.J.

• Reliability and validity of a modified self‐administered version of the Active Australia physical activity survey in a sample of mid‐age women

  Citation: 314

  Authors: Wendy J., Nicola W., Alison L., Yvette D.

• In the 21st Century, what is an acceptable response rate?

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Susan M.B., Dinusha K., Elizabeth M., Polly E. Atatoa

• Attrition in longitudinal studies: who do you lose?

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Anne F., Jennifer R., Sandra L.