Iranian journal of Health Research and Development (Iran J Health Res Dev) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly, open-access journal published by Torbat Jam University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Jam, Iran. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary forum for the publication of high-quality research and scholarly discussion in the fields of medical sciences, public health, and healthcare research.

The mission of Iran J Health Res Dev is to promote the generation, dissemination, and application of scientific evidence that can improve health, clinical practice, healthcare delivery, and health systems. The journal publishes methodologically sound and ethically conducted studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in medicine and health sciences at local, national, and international levels.

Iran J Health Res Dev welcomes submissions from researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and policy scholars in a broad range of disciplines related to health and medicine, including but not limited to:

• clinical and basic medical sciences
• public health and epidemiology
• health promotion and disease prevention
• healthcare management and health policy
• environmental and occupational health
• community health and population-based research
• interdisciplinary and emerging topics in health sciences

The journal considers original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, review articles, short communications, case reports, and letters to the editor. Submissions are evaluated on the basis of scientific quality, methodological rigor, originality, ethical integrity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Iran J Health Res Dev is committed to facilitating the exchange of reliable and up-to-date scientific knowledge among the academic and professional health community and to supporting evidence-informed decision-making in research, education, practice, and policy.
 

Manuscript Processing and Publication Timeline

Average duration from manuscript submission to publication in the Iran J Health Res Dev  varies depending on the review and revision process. On average, the time from submission to first editorial decision is approximately 3–5 weeks, while the time from submission to final acceptance decision is typically 8–12 weeks, depending on the availability of reviewers and the extent of revisions required. After acceptance, articles are usually published online within 2–4 weeks.
Overall, the total average time from submission to publication is approximately 3–4 months.
 

Open Access Policy

Iranian journal of Health Research and Development is an open-access journal. All published content is freely and permanently available online to readers without subscription or access fees.
 

Journal Sponsorship، Revenue Sources and Financial Support Policy

The Iranian Journal of Health Research and Development (Iran J Health Res Dev) is financially supported by its affiliated university/institution. All costs associated with journal operations, including editorial management, peer review administration, website maintenance, technical support, and publication processes, are fully covered through institutional funding.

The journal does not rely on subscription fees, article processing charges (APCs), advertising revenue, commercial sponsorship, or other commercial income sources.
No fees are charged to authors for manuscript submission, peer review, or publication. All published articles are freely available to readers under the journal’s open access policy.
The Iranian Journal of Health Research and Development (Iran J Health Res Dev) is supported by institutional funding from its affiliated university/institution. The journal has not received any external, commercial, or industry sponsorship.

The financial support provided by the institution has no influence on editorial decisions, peer review processes, manuscript selection, or publication outcomes. Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team based solely on scientific quality, originality, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
 

Publication Charges

• Submission fee: None
• Article processing charge (APC): None
• Access to published articles: Free of charge