Health Literacy and Communication Open

Aims & Scope

Health Literacy and Communication Open is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that aims to promote the understanding and improvement of health literacy and communication in various settings.

The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the intersection of health literacy, communication, and health outcomes. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, health education, patient-provider communication, health literacy assessment, and health promotion.

The journal's scope includes but is not limited to, the following areas: health literacy, health communication, patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and health outcomes. It welcomes submissions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in various fields, including healthcare, education, and public health.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Social Sciences, 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.

• Apc url
• Waiver url
• Homepage
• Aims scope

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Social Sciences, 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 925.00 USD. Learn more.

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