Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine

Aims & Scope

The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine (EJCM) publishes original research, critical and relevant reviews, methodological papers, invited editorials, and short communications on public health theory, practices, challenges, and impacts.

EJCM particularly welcomes research that address local and regional public health concerns and those recommending appropriate public health solutions/programs/policies tailored to under-resource setting.

EJCM welcomes research in the following topic: • Community-based studies • Epidemiology and prevention of chronic diseases • Prevention and control of infectious disease • Prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections • Morbidity, mortality, and financial impacts of diseases • Surveillance and monitoring of diseases • Evaluation of public health services, interventions, and programs • Disparities in health, public health services, and healthcare services • Administration and quality of public health and healthcare services • Epidemiology and prevention of injury and violence • Reproductive health, maternal and child health, and mental health • Environmental health, and food Safety • Nutrition epidemiology and health promotion • Health communication and information technology • Health policymaking • Public health governance, audit and quality

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

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 250.00 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.

• Ain Shams University Residents' Knowledge , Attitudes , and Barriers to Practice Evidence Based Medicine

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Dina N. K., Rasha Saad, Samya Ismail, Sawsan

• Does Mobile Phone Affect Academic Progress among Medical Students ?

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Amira Gamal

• Residues of Herbicides and Non Steroidal Anti - Inflammatory Drugs in Water Bodies of Ismailia Governorate : A Survey Study

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Naglaa, Amira, Sheirine Morris

• Effect of Job Related Stressors on Nurses' Job Satisfaction in El - Shatby Maternity University Hospital , Alexandria , Egypt

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Mervat Ebrahim Aly, Samar. K.

• Socio - Demographic and Work - Related Characteristics of Male Addicts Attending Addiction Cessation Clinic at Ain Shams University , Egypt

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Dina N. K., Mona A., Nahla E.

• Prevalence and Determinants of Unmet Need for Contraception in a Village Population in Assiut Governorate - Egypt

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Braghi, Gadallah, Habil

• Domestic Violence against Women Attending Primary Health Care Units in Cairo : A Cross Sectional Study

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Amany Mohammed

• Work - Related Assaults on Health Care Workers in an Egyptian Tertiary Hospital

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Nayera Samy, Doaa Mahmoud

• Knowledge , Attitude and Practice of Female Medical Students of Tanta University Towards Breast Cancer and Its Screening

  Citation: 1

  Authors: El-Sherbiny, El-Shorbagy, Dalia, Zaid

• Predictors of Hospital Readmission for Heart Failure : A Retrospective Study at Cairo University Hospitals

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Shaimaa B.