Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced three of its journals have been recently accepted by Thomson Reuters for impact factor tracking. The journals are all due to receive their first impact factors in June 2013.
The journals are: Health Research Policy and Systems, International Journal of Mental Health Systems and Population Health Metrics
Health Research Policy and Systems is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal that aims to provide a platform for the global research community to share their views, findings, insights and successes. The journal considers manuscripts that investigate the role of evidence-based health policy and health research systems in ensuring the efficient utilization and application of knowledge to improve health and health equity, especially in developing countries.
The International Journal of Mental Health Systems provides a home for the latest mental health system research, policy and debates, as well as for articles with educational intent that will build capacity for mental health system research and development.
Population Health Metrics is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal featuring innovative research that addresses all aspects of the measurement of population health, including concepts, methods, ethics, and results. The journal seeks to address issues relating to concepts, methods, ethics applications and results in the measurement of the health of populations.
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