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Author Guidelines — Global Health Policy and Innovation Review

About this journal

Aims The Global Health Policy and Innovation Review (GHPIR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding and practical application in the fields of public health, health policy, and healthcare innovation. GHPIR aims to facilitate a transnational dialogue among researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and innovators by publishing high-quality, evidence-based research that informs global health strategies and addresses critical challenges in healthcare delivery, access, and equity. We strive to be a leading platform for showcasing interdisciplinary approaches that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and contribute to sustainable and inclusive health outcomes worldwide. By emphasizing rigorous methodological standards and ethical considerations, GHPIR seeks to influence policy formulation, encourage groundbreaking innovations, and strengthen health systems globally. Scope GHPIR publishes original research, systematic reviews, and commentaries across a broad spectrum of topics relevant to global health, policy, and innovation. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: • Global health governance and international health regulations. • Health systems strengthening, financing, and reform. • Impact of novel technologies and digital health solutions. • Equity in healthcare access and delivery. • Social determinants of health and health equity. • Pharmaceutical policy, access to medicines, and vaccine development. • Crisis preparedness and response in global health emergencies. • Evaluation of health policy interventions and programs. • Ethical considerations in global health research and innovation. • Translational research bridging health science with policy and practice. Article Types • Original Research Articles • Review Articles (Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, Narrative Reviews) • Policy Briefs and Analyses • Short Communications • Commentaries Audience The primary audience for GHPIR includes global health researchers, public health professionals, healthcare policymakers and administrators, international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, healthcare innovators, academics, and students in public health, health sciences, and policy studies.

Before you submit

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
• Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
• Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

1. Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
2. Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
3. Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
4. References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
5. Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

Global Health Policy and Innovation Review uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Quarterly. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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