Journal of Global Research in Public Health and Movement Science (JGRPHMS)

An Interdisciplinary, Peer-Reviewed International Journal

The Journal of Global Research in Public Health and Movement Science (JGRPHMS) invites original, high-quality manuscripts for upcoming issues. The journal publishes interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge at the intersection of public health, movement science, health professions, technology, environment, and society, with global relevance.

JGRPHMS is a journal by the School of Public and Allied Health, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Texas, USA in association with London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD) and is published by Global Research Journal, United Kingdom.

Aims of the Call

This Call for Papers seeks contributions that:

• Integrate public health and movement science with allied and applied disciplines.
• Address population health challenges using interdisciplinary and system-based approaches.
• Inform policy, practice, education, and innovation across global contexts.

Aims of the Journal

JGRPHMS aims to publish rigorous, peer-reviewed research that advances interdisciplinary understanding of health, movement, and well-being across populations and settings. The journal prioritises studies that integrate theory, empirical research, and applied practice with clear implications for policy, education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

Scope of the Journal

JGRPHMS covers a broad but coherent scholarly scope encompassing:

• Public health and population health sciences
• Movement, exercise, and human performance science
• Health professionals
• Agriculture, nutrition, and food systems related to health
• Engineering, technology, and innovation in health and movement
• Management, leadership, and health systems
• Architecture, built environment, and urban health
• Behavioral, social, and educational sciences
• Policy, ethics, and global health development

The journal welcomes quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and interdisciplinary research, with emphasis on global relevance, methodological rigor, and societal impact.

Mission of the Journal

The mission of JGRPHMS is to advance interdisciplinary scholarship that promotes health, movement, and well-being across diverse populations and global contexts. The journal serves as a platform for integrating public health, movement science, allied health, technology, environment, and policy to inform research, practice, and decision-making.

Vision of the Journal

JGRPHMS envisions becoming a leading global journal that:

• Bridges disciplines to address complex health challenges
• Promotes evidence-based, movement-centered public health solutions
• Fosters innovation across health sciences, engineering, design, and management
• Supports equitable, sustainable, and inclusive approaches to health and human movement worldwide.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Scoping and Narrative Reviews
• Short Communications
• Methodological Papers
• Policy Analyses and Practice Reports
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Conceptual Frameworks

JGRPHMS Author Submission Guidelines

Abstract: 200-250 words

Word Count: Min. 2000 Max. 7000

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 12pt

Referencing: APA 7th Edition

Spacing: 1.0

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• All submissions should follow standard academic and ethical guidelines (e.g., COPE).
• Research involving human participants must include ethical approval details.
• Manuscripts should be written in clear, scholarly English.
• Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral studies are strongly encouraged.

Detailed author guidelines, formatting instructions, and submission templates are available on the journal website.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by experts from relevant disciplines. The journal emphasizes:

• Scientific rigor
• Interdisciplinary relevance
• Methodological transparency
• Ethical compliance
• Practical, clinical, and policy implications

Important Dates

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15^th February 2026
• First Review Decision: 28^th February 2026
• Revised Manuscript Due: 30^th March 2026
• Publication Date: 30^th April 2026

Publication Fees (Article Processing Charges – APCs)

To support editorial operations, peer review, digital hosting, and long-term archiving, JGRPHMS charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) only upon acceptance.

• APC: $500
• Submission Fee: None
• Charges apply only after successful peer review and acceptance

Waivers and Discounts

The journal offers:

• Full or partial APC waivers for authors from low- and lower-middle-income countries
• Discounts for early-career researchers and invited submissions

Waiver requests can be submitted during the manuscript submission process.

Why Publish with JGRPHMS?

• International and interdisciplinary readership
• Rigorous peer review and editorial oversight
• Focus on real-world impact and global relevance
• Open-access visibility
• Rapid and transparent publication process

Open Access Policy

JGRPHMS operates under a full open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are:

• Freely accessible online immediately upon publication
• Available without subscription or paywall barriers
• Distributed globally to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators.

Licensing

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, which allows:

• Unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium
• Proper citation of the original work

This policy supports knowledge equity and aligns with international open science standards.

Submission Portal

Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts via:

www.globalresearchjournal.co.uk

For inquiries regarding scope or suitability, please contact:
admin@globalresearchjournal.co.uk

Journal Policies

Journal of Global Research in Public Health and Movement Science (JGRPHMS) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal by the School of Public and Allied Health, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Texas, United States of America in association with London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD).

The journal is published by Global Research Journal, United Kingdom.

Institutional Affiliation

The School of Public and Allied Health, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), provides the academic affiliation and scholarly oversight of the journal. This affiliation reflects the journal’s commitment to rigorous scholarship, ethical research practices, and global engagement in public health and movement science.

Publisher Responsibilities

Global Research Journal (UK) serves as the publishing entity and is responsible for:

• Journal production and digital hosting
• Manuscript submission and publishing infrastructure
• DOI registration and metadata dissemination
• Online publication and long-term digital archiving
• Compliance with international publishing standards

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. Neither the institutional affiliate (PVAMU) nor the publisher (Global Research Journal, UK) influences editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or acceptance of manuscripts.

This separation ensures transparency, academic integrity, and compliance with best practices recommended by COPE, DOAJ, and indexing agencies.

1. Editorial Policy

The Journal of Global Research in Public Health and Movement Science (JGRPHMS) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to publishing high-quality, original research that advances interdisciplinary knowledge in public health and movement science.

Editorial decisions are based solely on:

• Scientific merit
• Methodological rigor
• Originality
• Relevance to the journal’s scope
• Ethical compliance

The journal maintains full editorial independence from sponsors, institutions, and funding bodies.

2. Peer Review Policy

JGRPHMS operates a double-blind peer review process.

• All manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts
• Reviewers and authors remain anonymous
• Editorial decisions include: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject

The peer review process emphasises:

• Validity and reliability of methods
• Interdisciplinary contribution
• Clarity of presentation
• Ethical integrity

The Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor-in-Chief has final responsibility for all editorial decisions.

3. Open Access Policy

JGRPHMS is a fully open-access journal.

• All articles are freely available immediately upon publication
• No subscription or access fees are charged to readers
• Articles are accessible globally without restrictions

This policy supports equitable access to knowledge and aligns with international open-science initiatives.

4. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits:

• Use, sharing, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium
• Commercial and non-commercial reuse
• Proper citation of the original work

5. Waiver Policy

• Full or partial APC waivers are available for authors from low- and lower-middle-income countries
• Additional waivers or discounts may be granted for early-career researchers or invited articles
• Waiver requests are evaluated independently of editorial decisions

6. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

JGRPHMS adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors

• Must submit original work not published or under review elsewhere
• Must properly cite all sources
• Must disclose conflicts of interest
• Are responsible for ethical approval and informed consent where applicable

Editors

• Act impartially and confidentially
• Avoid conflicts of interest
• Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions

Reviewers

• Maintain confidentiality
• Provide objective and constructive feedback
• Declare conflicts of interest

7. Plagiarism and Originality

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.

• Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and duplicate publication are not permitted
• Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity thresholds may be rejected
• Ethical misconduct may result in retraction or reporting to institutions

8. Research Ethics and Human Subjects

Research involving human participants must:

• Comply with international ethical standards (e.g., Declaration of Helsinki)
• Include approval from a recognized ethics committee or IRB
• Clearly state informed consent procedures

Studies involving vulnerable populations must demonstrate additional ethical safeguards.

9. Data Availability and Transparency

JGRPHMS supports research transparency and reproducibility.

• Authors are encouraged to share data, code, and materials where feasible
• A Data Availability Statement should be included in all research articles
• Exceptions must be clearly justified (e.g., privacy or legal restrictions)

10. Conflicts of Interest

·       All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or editorial process.

·       If no conflicts exist, authors must state:

·       “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

11. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI tools may be used to support language editing or data analysis; however:

• AI tools cannot be listed as authors
• Authors remain fully responsible for content accuracy and originality
• Use of AI must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript (if applicable)

12. Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals

JGRPHMS follows COPE guidelines for post-publication issues.

• Corrections issued for honest errors
• Retractions issued for serious ethical or scientific violations
• Expressions of Concern published where investigations are ongoing

All actions are transparent and permanently linked to the original article.

13. Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility, JGRPHMS:

• Assigns DOIs to all published articles
• Participates in digital archiving and preservation services (e.g., LOCKSS/PKP PN where applicable)
• Maintains permanent online access to published content

14. Indexing and Abstracting Policy

·       The journal actively pursues inclusion in recognized indexing services and commits to maintaining required editorial and ethical standards for continued indexing.

·       Indexing information is updated regularly on the journal website.

15. Advertising and Sponsorship

• JGRPHMS does not accept advertising that influences editorial decisions
• Sponsorships, if any, have no role in peer review or content selection

Contact Information

Academic Affiliation:
School of Public and Allied Health
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)
Texas, United States of America,

in association with

London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD)

Publisher:
Global Research Journal
United Kingdom.

For policy-related inquiries:
admin@globalresearchjournal.co.uk