Journal of Health Partnership Development 2015
Introduction
The Journal of Health Partnership Development (JHPD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research, reviews, and commentaries on the development and implementation of health partnerships. The journal’s mission is to promote the understanding and practice of health partnership development, and to contribute to the improvement of health outcomes for all.
Scope
The JHPD publishes articles on a wide range of topics related to health partnership development, including:
- The development and implementation of health partnerships
- The evaluation of health partnerships
- The impact of health partnerships on health outcomes
- The challenges and opportunities of health partnership development
- The role of health partnerships in addressing health disparities
Audience
The JHPD is intended for a wide audience of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in health partnership development. The journal is also of interest to individuals and organizations that are involved in the development and implementation of health partnerships.
Submission Guidelines
The JHPD welcomes submissions of original research, reviews, and commentaries on the development and implementation of health partnerships. Submissions should be no more than 5,000 words in length and should be formatted according to the journal’s style guide.
Peer Review
All submissions to the JHPD are subject to peer review by experts in the field of health partnership development. The peer review process is double-blind, and all submissions are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
Publication
The JHPD is published online on a quarterly basis. Articles are published in full text and are freely available to all readers.
Impact Factor
The JHPD has an impact factor of 2.5, which is a measure of the average number of citations to articles published in the journal. This impact factor indicates that the JHPD is a highly respected journal in the field of health partnership development.
Indexing
The JHPD is indexed in the following databases:
- PubMed
- Scopus
- Web of Science
- Google Scholar
Editorial Board
The JHPD is edited by a team of leading experts in the field of health partnership development. The editorial board includes:
- Dr. John A. Auerbach, Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health
- Dr. David A. Satcher, former Surgeon General of the United States
- Dr. Ruth E. Levine, President of the American Public Health Association
- Dr. Gary L. Kreps, President of the Association of Schools of Public Health
Contact Information
For more information about the JHPD, please contact the journal’s editor-in-chief, Dr. John A. Auerbach, at [email protected]


