About the Journal
Operating from Manchester, United Kingdom, JORMA International Journal of Health and Social Sciences (JORMA IJHSS) is a distinguished open-access, peer-reviewed journal that fosters a global and interdisciplinary dialogue on health and social science research. By bringing together diverse specialties such as public health, mental health, allied health, sociology, and psychology, JORMA IJHSS creates a dynamic academic environment that encourages the exchange of innovative ideas and findings.
The journal's mission is to enhance communication among a wide range of stakeholders in the health and social science sectors, including health system researchers, policymakers, legislators, practitioners, educators, administrators, students, and other allied health professionals. This broad engagement helps to bridge gaps between research and practice, ensuring that valuable insights reach those who can implement them in real-world settings.
A key priority for JORMA IJHSS is to ensure comprehensive geographical coverage, with a particular focus on the poorest countries and low- and middle-income countries. This commitment helps to highlight and address the unique challenges faced by these regions, promoting equity and inclusivity in global health and social science discourse.
Submissions to JORMA IJHSS are rigorously evaluated through a fair, supportive, and double-blind peer-review process, maintaining a high quality with a quick publication process. The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) code of conduct for editors. This ensures that all published research meets the highest ethical and scientific standards.
Scope
The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, literature reviews, theoretical papers, methodological studies, policy analyses, case studies, short communications, and commentaries in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Health Sciences
- Public Health and Global Health
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Epidemiology
- Community Health
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Health Education
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Health Systems and Health Policy
- Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Digital Health and Telemedicine
- Environmental Health
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
- Ageing and Gerontology
- Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
Social Sciences
- Psychology and Behavioural Sciences
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Education and Educational Psychology
- Youth Studies
- Family and Relationship Studies
- Community Development
- Social Policy and Welfare
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Gender Studies
- Migration and Refugee Studies
- Cultural and Intercultural Studies
- Political and Economic Dimensions of Health and Society
Interdisciplinary Research
JORMA IJHSS particularly encourages submissions that bridge health and social sciences, including:
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Inequalities and Equity
- Mental Health in Communities
- Behaviour Change and Health Interventions
- Health Communication
- Population and Community Studies
- Education, Health, and Wellbeing
- Poverty, Vulnerability, and Social Exclusion
- Technology, Society, and Health
- Sustainable Development and Public Wellbeing
- Implementation and Translational Research
Geographic Coverage
JORMA IJHSS welcomes submissions from all regions of the world and particularly encourages research addressing diverse cultural, social, economic, and healthcare contexts. Comparative, cross-national, and international studies are strongly encouraged.
Through its commitment to excellence, accessibility, and interdisciplinary scholarship, JORMA International Journal of Health and Social Sciences (JORMA IJHSS) seeks to foster the dissemination of knowledge that advances health, wellbeing, and social progress worldwide.
