Journal of Occupational Health

Aims & Scope

The scope of the journal is broad, covering toxicology, ergonomics, psychosocial factors and other relevant health issues of workers, with special emphasis on the current developments in occupational health.

The JOH also accepts various methodologies that are relevant to investigation of occupational health risk factors and exposures, such as large-scale epidemiological studies, human studies employing biological techniques and fundamental experiments on animals, and also welcomes submissions concerning occupational health practices and related issues.

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

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
• Preservation 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 1,250.00 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.

• The New BMI Criteria for Asians by the Regional Office for the Western Pacific Region of WHO are Suitable for Screening of Overweight to Prevent Metabolic Syndrome in Elder Japanese Workers

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Erdembileg, Kuninori, Akiko, Keiko, Byambaa, Kumiko, Yosuke

• Review of toxicity studies of carbon nanotubes

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Norihiro, Hiroto, Yasuo

• Effects of Glutaraldehyde Exposure on Human Health

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Tomoko, Yoko

• Strategies for Safe and Effective Therapeutic Measures for Chronic Arsenic and Lead Poisoning

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Kiran, Swaran J.S.

• Perfluorooctanoate and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Concentrations in Surface Water in Japan

  Citation: 226

  Authors: Norimitsu, Kouji, Kayoko, Kazuaki, Takeo, Akio

• Low Intake of Vegetables, High Intake of Confectionary, and Unhealthy Eating Habits are Associated with Poor Sleep Quality among Middle‐aged Female Japanese Workers

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Ryoko, Keiko, Satomi, Hitomi, Satoshi

• Do We Recover from Vacation? Meta‐analysis of Vacation Effects on Health and Well‐being

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Jessica, Michiel, Sabine, Carolina, Toon, Sabine

• Shiftwork and Metabolic Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Mina, Jungsun

• Persistent Insomnia is a Predictor of Hypertension in Japanese Male Workers

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Machi, Katsumi, Hiroki

• The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the mental health of healthcare workers in a hospital setting—A Systematic Review

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Jaspinder, Nikhil, Yousuf, Kate F, Manikandar Srinivas, Alex, Joshua R