About us

Global Health Synapse (GHS) is an open-access, peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal focused on public health, clinical medicine, epidemiology, health policy, and healthcare systems. We publish original research articles, invited reviews, brief communications, technical notes, case studies, and implementation reports.

Our aim is to accelerate the translation of evidence into practice by providing a platform for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners to share robust, actionable insights that improve health outcomes and advance health equity.

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review coordinated by the editorial board and expert reviewers. Authors should follow the journal’s detailed formatting and submission guidelines to minimize processing delays.

Only original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere will be considered. Upon acceptance, articles are scheduled for online-first publication, followed by issue assignment at the editors’ discretion.

GHS is committed to barrier-free access to research. Articles are published open access with an Article Processing Charge (APC).

Content is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, permitting sharing, adaptation, and reuse with appropriate credit.

CC BY 4.0 License

We protect the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal information (names, affiliations, emails, etc.) collected during submission, review, or publication is used solely for journal operations and is not shared with third parties.

Data handling follows applicable privacy and data-protection laws. Access is limited to editorial staff, reviewers, and technical support as required for the editorial workflow. Authors must obtain consent when including others’ personal data (e.g., in surveys or case reports).

We uphold academic rigor, transparency, and ethical publishing. Submissions are evaluated for originality, methodological soundness, relevance, and impact on public health practice and policy. Inclusivity, integrity, and collaboration guide our editorial decisions.

All participants—authors, reviewers, editors, and staff—must maintain professionalism, confidentiality, fairness, and respect throughout the publication process. Integrity is essential at every stage.

We safeguard the scholarly record via trusted preservation networks such as LOCKSS/CLOCKSS and partnerships with international libraries and archives to ensure long-term accessibility.

Our website and content are designed to be accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. We align with WCAG guidance and review the platform regularly to improve usability.

We provide author and reviewer resources—writing guides, reporting checklists (e.g., CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE), and webinars on research and publishing best practices—to support high-quality submissions.

Editorial Queries or Offline Submissions

Email: editor@globalhealth.tresearch.ee

Please consult the FAQs before contacting us. Queries already answered there may not receive individual responses.

Estonia.

Quarterly.

No strict limit. After the first 10 pages, an additional charge applies per extra page.

Email your manuscript to editor@globalhealth.tresearch.ee.

Submit your manuscript through the Open Journal Submission module.

We’ll notify you at your registered email address once your paper is online.

A unique identifier assigned to your manuscript. Please use it in all correspondence.

Lifetime.

Yes. We also encourage mixed-methods and quantitative designs where appropriate (e.g., randomized trials, cohort studies, model-based analyses).

Original research articles, systematic and scoping reviews, brief reports, case studies, policy analyses, implementation studies, protocols, and invited perspectives.

Published articles are indexed in reputed abstracting and indexing services across the web. The current list is maintained on the journal site.

We have zero tolerance for plagiarism. Verified cases lead to correction or retraction per COPE guidance.

Usually within 7 days for initial screening; peer review timelines depend on reviewer availability and study complexity.

Double-blind peer review. Identifying information is removed prior to reviewer assignment to ensure impartial assessment.

No. Articles and certificates are provided as high-resolution PDFs; authors may print them if required.

No. Certificates are free of charge.

International authors may pay online (e.g., PayPal) via the Publication Charges page. Indian authors may pay via Net Banking (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, Quick Transfer). We do not accept demand drafts or cash deposits.

Please email editor@globalhealth.tresearch.ee. We’re happy to help.