''Emerging Themes in Epidemiology'' is an online open access peer-reviewed medical journal. It is managed by current

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and recent PhD graduates in the United Kingdom and Singapore. The journal is based at the

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and is published by

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Principles

The journal has three guiding principles: # That more fundamental discussion is needed of the theoretical frameworks that underpin the field of epidemiology, as well as the methodological and practical challenges of conducting epidemiological research # That scientific knowledge, a public good that results mainly from publicly funded research, should be made freely available through Open Access # That doctorate students should have an opportunity to contribute more directly to the scientific discourse by influencing what is published, while gaining experience in editing and publishing an academic journal

Scope

The journal publishes articles related to any aspect of

epidemiological Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population. It is a cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and evidenc ...

research and practice, focusing on novel theoretical frameworks, methodological developments, causal inference, and

epistemology Epistemology (; ), or the theory of knowledge, is the branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge. Epistemology is considered a major subfield of philosophy, along with other major subfields such as ethics, logic, and metaphysics. Epis ...

. It does not generally consider reports of primary research, but publishes discursive pieces that comment critically on epidemiologic research and practice. It also publishes special collections of articles with the aim of bringing attention to emerging themes in public health. The journal was launched with a series of articles on the role of epidemiology in conflict settings, in collaboration with authors from a number of academic and public health institutions, and

humanitarian organization An aid agency, also known as development charity, is an organization dedicated to distributing aid. Many professional aid organisations exist, both within government, between governments as multilateral donors and as private voluntary organizatio ...

s. Since then, the journal has published articles focusing on migration and

health Health, according to the World Health Organization, is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity".World Health Organization. (2006)''Constitution of the World Health Organiza ...

and methods for health surveys in hard-to-reach populations.

Editorial board

The journal's

editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...

is Clarence Tam ( Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health).

External links

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