ASIDE Health Sciences – Call for Submissions
Open access, no APCs, and designed for multidisciplinary health research — medicine, nursing, public health, pharmacy, allied health, behavioral sciences, and health policy.
Inclusive, Multidisciplinary Scope
Medicine, nursing, public health, pharmacy, rehab, behavioral sciences, health systems — all welcome.
No Fees, Ever
No submission or publication charges. Fully open access with DOI assignment.
Support for New Authors
As part of the ASIDE Support Program, we help with idea → design → writing → revision.
Register to track submissions, upload revisions, and message the editorial office.
Why Publish with ASIDE Health Sciences?
Broad, Cross-Disciplinary Journal
We accept clinical and non-clinical health research — hospital-based, community-based, education, QI, policy, and global health.
Equity & Disparities Focus
We actively encourage work on underserved groups, social determinants of health, workforce diversity, and inclusive care models.
Double-Blind, Timely Review
Most editorial decisions in about 3–4 weeks when reviews are returned on time. Priority handling possible for urgent content.
DOI & Global Visibility
Every accepted article receives a Crossref DOI and is openly available for indexing and sharing.
What We Publish
- Original Research — clinical, public health, health systems, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, education.
- Review Articles & Mini-Reviews — updates on clinical practice, global health, health policy, quality and safety, interprofessional care.
- Clinical Case Reports & Series — especially those with educational value, rare presentations, or equity-related implications.
- Brief Reports & Commentaries — pilot data, QI reports, program evaluations, implementation lessons from LMIC and low-resource settings.
- Perspectives on Health Equity & Inclusion — structural racism, gender-sensitive care, disability inclusion, rural/remote care challenges.
We especially welcome submissions on health disparities, social determinants of health, workforce diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research from underrepresented regions.
Supportive Editorial Process
As part of the American Society for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Healthcare (ASIDE), the journal offers hands-on guidance for early-career researchers and authors from institutions with limited research infrastructure. We can help you clarify the research question, improve reporting quality, and respond to reviews.
- Editorial feedback aimed at improving the manuscript, not just rejecting it.
- Guidance on ethics, consent, and transparency statements.
- Opportunities for collaborative projects under ASIDE programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the journal really free?
Yes. There are no APCs, no submission charges, and no paywalls.
How long does it take to get a decision?
Most papers receive an initial editorial decision in about 3–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.
Do you accept first-time authors or trainees?
Absolutely. We are designed to support new researchers, international teams, and projects from low-resource settings.
How do I submit?
Use the online system to register, read the guidelines, and upload your files. If you have questions about fit, email [email protected].
Open Access & Visibility
ASIDE Health Sciences is committed to truly open access. Published content is freely available online, and articles receive a DOI to support citation, discovery, and academic credit.
Our mission is to make it possible for clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, public health teams, and researchers from all countries to publish without financial barriers.
We do not charge APCs or submission fees.
Ready to Share Your Work?
Submit through our online system — it takes only a few minutes to register. Our editors will review scope, ethics, and fit, then route it for peer review.
Need to check scope or ask about an unusual study design? Email [email protected].