Impact Public Health: Systems, Epidemiology, and Implementation Research is an independent, open-access journal launched in 2025 to publish peer-reviewed work that strengthens population health, health systems, and policy. We prioritise studies that illuminate how health systems function and change, including epidemiological analyses, implementation research, health-services and health-economics studies, policy evaluations, mixed-methods and qualitative work, and data-science reports. Randomised and observational studies are welcome where they advance real-world delivery of care and public health. The journal follows ICMJE and COPE standards and does not consider animal experiments. All manuscripts undergo structured editorial triage and double-blind external peer review. Artificial-intelligence tools in our workflow support plagiarism checks, reporting-guideline adherence, reference verification and language editing, but final decisions rest with Editors. Authors receive an initial suitability assessment within 48 hours before full peer review to support clear, timely communication. Accepted papers are published under Creative Commons licences, assigned DOIs and deposited in XML for permanent archiving, with a focus on a streamlined author experience that respects researchers’ time and maximises impact on policy and practice.
Impact Health Publishing Group is an independent, UK-registered scholarly publishing organisation supporting the dissemination of peer-reviewed research in health and medicine. The group provides publishing and production infrastructure for its journals, with a focus on transparency, editorial independence, and the long-term integrity of the scholarly record. Impact Health Publishing Group works in collaboration with editors and authors to support timely, ethical publication and broad access to research, while maintaining rigorous editorial and peer-review standards.
Journals
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Impact Surgery
Impact Surgery (eISSN 3033-4470) is an independent, peer-reviewed, open-access journal established in 2023 to publish high-quality research that improves surgical care globally. We welcome submissions across clinical trials, observational studies, health systems research, surgical education, technological innovation, and policy analysis. The journal adheres to ICMJE and COPE guidelines, with structured editorial oversight and independent external peer review. Editorial decisions on initial suitability are made within 48 hours to ensure efficient processing, and accepted articles are published under Creative Commons licences, assigned DOIs, and deposited in long-term repositories to guarantee permanent, barrier-free access. Our combination of transparent policies, rigorous peer review, and timely dissemination reflects our commitment to research integrity, open science, and meaningful contribution to surgical scholarship.
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Impact Case Reports
Impact Case Reports is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal for case reports, short case series, and clinical images. We publish work that tests ideas, shows new techniques and informs policy; all article submissions must include at least one original figure. We follow the principles of the CARE checklist and we ensure authors hold documented consent to publish where any images or patient identifiable information is described. We have built AI into our technology stack to improve the author and editor experience, including language editing, reference checks, checklist compliance, and plagiarism checks; however every decision is made by experienced Editors led by Professor Aneel Bhangu. We aim to give an initial verdict within five days and we peer review all submissions. All accepted articles get a DOI on publication. The process is transparent, COPE-compliant and free of hidden costs. Every paper is instantly and permanently available to clinicians, researchers and patients worldwide.
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