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MJPHM Archives
MJPHM Journal Archives: Public Health Research Collection
Last reviewed: March 2026
Key Findings
- MJPHM has published peer-reviewed public health research since 2001, covering epidemiology, health services research, environmental health, and non-communicable diseases.
- The journal is indexed in Scopus, MyCite, and other regional databases, serving as a key publication outlet for Malaysian and Southeast Asian public health scholarship.
- Archives span over two decades of research across all subdisciplines of public health medicine, including infectious diseases, nutrition, family health, and occupational health.
- All published articles are available under open access, reflecting the journal’s commitment to disseminating public health evidence widely.
About the MJPHM Archive
The Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM) is the official journal of the Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association (Persatuan Pakar Perubatan Kesihatan Awam Malaysia, or PPPKAM). Since its founding in 2001, MJPHM has served as the premier national platform for the publication of original research, reviews, and commentaries in all areas of public health medicine relevant to Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region.
This archive page previously provided categorical access to MJPHM’s published content through the journal’s Joomla-based content management system. As part of the ongoing modernisation of the MJPHM web presence, the journal’s full archive is now accessible through the updated platform. Researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and students seeking specific articles are encouraged to use the journal’s current search functionality or browse by volume and issue.
Scope and Coverage
MJPHM welcomes contributions across the full breadth of public health medicine, including but not limited to: epidemiology and biostatistics; infectious disease surveillance and control; non-communicable disease prevention; nutrition and food safety; maternal, child, and adolescent health; occupational and environmental health; health services research and health economics; health promotion and behavioural medicine; gerontology; rural and urban health; public health policy and management; and global health.
The journal’s Scopus indexing, secured through rigorous adherence to international publication standards, ensures that research published in MJPHM is discoverable through major academic databases and contributes to the global evidence base for public health practice. The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International licence, ensuring broad accessibility while protecting authors’ rights.
Historical Context and Contribution
Over more than two decades of publication, MJPHM has documented Malaysia’s evolving public health landscape. Early volumes captured the nation’s epidemiological transition from communicable disease dominance to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The journal has published pivotal studies on Malaysia’s dengue surveillance systems, tobacco control initiatives, occupational health challenges in the palm oil and electronics industries, and the health impacts of recurring transboundary haze events.
MJPHM has also served as an important platform for methodological innovation in Malaysian public health research, publishing validation studies for questionnaires adapted to the Malaysian context, cost-effectiveness analyses of health interventions, and qualitative research exploring community perspectives on health and illness. Conference supplements, particularly from the biennial National Public Health Conference, have provided a venue for disseminating preliminary research findings and fostering academic discourse among Malaysia’s public health community.
Accessing the Archive
The journal’s complete archive, from its inaugural 2001 issue through the current volume, is available through the MJPHM website. Articles from earlier volumes (2001-2019) were originally published in PDF format through a Joomla-based platform, while more recent articles are hosted on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which provides enhanced search, citation, and metadata features.
Researchers seeking specific articles can search by author name, title keywords, volume/issue number, or subject area. All articles are freely accessible in full text, consistent with MJPHM’s open-access policy. For citation purposes, the journal’s ISSN is 1675-0306 (print) and 2590-3829 (electronic).
Public Health Implications and Significance
The MJPHM archive represents an invaluable resource for public health research in Malaysia and the wider region. The accumulated body of evidence provides a longitudinal perspective on health trends, intervention effectiveness, and evolving research methodologies. Policymakers can draw upon this archive to inform evidence-based decisions, while researchers can identify gaps in the literature and build upon established findings. The open-access model ensures that this evidence base remains available to all stakeholders, regardless of institutional affiliation or financial resources.
Limitations
Some articles from earlier volumes may have limited metadata in digital databases due to the transition between content management platforms. Readers are encouraged to contact the editorial office if they encounter difficulties accessing specific historical articles. The journal continues to work on improving the discoverability and accessibility of its full archive.
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM). Archives. Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association. ISSN: 1675-0306 / e-ISSN: 2590-3829.
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