International Journal of General Practice
Advancing Primary Healthcare Through Open Access Research and Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
The International Journal of General Practice (IJGP) (ISSN 2692-5257) is a peer-reviewed, open access publication dedicated to advancing the science, education, and practice of primary healthcare worldwide. Published by Open Access Pub, IJGP serves as a vital platform for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers to share innovative research, clinical insights, and evidence-based approaches that shape frontline medical care.
IJGP's mission centers on three core principles: scientific rigor through comprehensive peer review, global accessibility via open access publishing, and clinical relevance that bridges research discovery with everyday practice. We publish original research articles, systematic reviews, clinical case studies, practice guidelines, and educational content that address the complex challenges facing general practitioners and primary care teams.
Our international editorial board, comprising experienced clinicians and academic leaders from diverse healthcare settings, ensures that published content meets the highest standards of methodological quality while maintaining practical applicability for frontline providers managing the full spectrum of patient presentations.
Scope and Coverage
IJGP provides a comprehensive forum for the exchange of primary research, clinical innovation, and educational advances across the full breadth of general practice and primary care. The journal welcomes submissions addressing healthcare delivery in diverse settings—from community clinics to rural outposts, from urban health centers to mobile care units—recognizing that general practitioners serve as the foundation of accessible, patient-centered healthcare systems worldwide.
Population health studies, disease surveillance, preventive medicine strategies, vaccination programs, and health promotion initiatives relevant to primary care settings.
Diagnostic approaches, treatment protocols, clinical decision-making, patient management strategies, and evidence-based interventions for common presentations.
Primary care models, service integration, care coordination, quality improvement initiatives, and healthcare organization effectiveness.
Cost-effectiveness analyses, resource allocation, healthcare financing, policy evaluation, and economic impacts of primary care interventions.
Curriculum development, clinical teaching methods, competency assessment, continuing professional development, and workforce preparation.
Health equity, cultural competency, social factors affecting patient outcomes, community engagement, and addressing health disparities in primary care.
IJGP emphasizes practice-based research that reflects the realities of general practice, including observational studies, clinical trials, data analyses, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, quality improvement projects, and implementation science research. We actively encourage submissions that evaluate real-world effectiveness, patient-reported outcomes, care processes, and innovative service delivery models.
Why Publish with IJGP
Open Access Advantage
IJGP operates under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring your research reaches healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers, and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers. This model maximizes citation potential, accelerates knowledge translation, and amplifies the real-world impact of your findings.
Authors retain full copyright while enabling unrestricted reuse in clinical education, guideline development, policy briefs, and derivative research—critical pathways for evidence to influence patient care and health system improvements.
Rigorous Yet Supportive Review Process
Our peer review system balances methodological scrutiny with constructive feedback designed to strengthen manuscripts. Expert reviewers assess clinical relevance, statistical rigor, ethical compliance, and reporting completeness while offering practical suggestions for improvement.
The editorial team works collaboratively with authors throughout the revision process, providing clear guidance and realistic timelines that respect the busy schedules of clinical practitioners conducting research alongside patient care responsibilities.
Rapid Publication Timeline
Recognizing that timely dissemination is essential in primary care where guidelines and practices evolve rapidly, IJGP maintains efficient editorial workflows. Initial decisions typically occur within 2-3 weeks, with accepted manuscripts published online within days of final approval.
Fast-track options are available for urgent public health findings, practice-changing clinical research, and time-sensitive healthcare innovations that warrant expedited review.
Quality Assurance Measures
- Comprehensive plagiarism screening using iThenticate software before peer review initiation
- Methodological review by statisticians for quantitative studies
- Ethics committee verification for human subject research and clinical trials
- Adherence to reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, SQUIRE, etc.)
- Data availability and transparency requirements aligned with open science principles
- Conflict of interest disclosure and management following ICMJE standards
Submission Guidelines
IJGP welcomes diverse manuscript types including original research articles, systematic reviews, clinical case reports, perspectives on current practice, policy analyses, educational innovations, and letters to the editor. All submissions should demonstrate methodological rigor, clinical relevance, and clear implications for primary care practice or policy.
Authors should consult our comprehensive Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting requirements, reference styles, figure preparation guidelines, and supplementary material specifications. The editorial office is available to answer questions and provide pre-submission guidance to help optimize your manuscript for successful peer review.
Editorial Leadership
IJGP's editorial board comprises internationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and educators representing diverse healthcare systems and practice environments. This multidisciplinary team brings expertise across primary care specialties, public health, health services research, medical education, and health policy.
Our editors evaluate submissions based on originality, methodological soundness, clinical significance, and adherence to ethical publishing standards. They serve as mentors to emerging researchers and champions of high-quality scholarship that advances the field of general practice.
Article Processing and Open Access
As an open access journal, IJGP applies a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) to accepted manuscripts to sustain editorial operations, peer review coordination, production services, and digital infrastructure. This fee ensures permanent, unrestricted online access to published research.
IJGP offers APC waivers and discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries, early-career researchers, and investigators facing financial constraints. Financial circumstances never preclude publication of meritorious research—contact the editorial office to discuss accommodation options.
Contact the Editorial Office
For inquiries about manuscript status, scope alignment, reviewer opportunities, or editorial policies, contact us at [email protected]. Our team is committed to responsive, personalized support throughout your publishing journey.
