# Two Years of Advances in Medicine, Psychology and Public Health

Francesca Bruno

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# Two Years of Advances in Medicine, Psychology and Public Health

Francesca BRUNO

PhD Student Department of Cognitive Sciences, Pedagogical Psychological and Cultural Studies,
University of Messina, Messina, Italy.

E-mail: francesca.bruno3@studenti.unime.it; ORCID: 0009-0007-1842-2470

In the ever-expanding landscape of scientific publishing, the emergence of new journals is not only a response to the growing demand for interdisciplinary dialogue but also a reflection of the dynamism within research communities. Since its founding in early 2023, *Advances in Medicine, Psychology and Public Health* (Home - Advances in Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health) has rapidly positioned itself as a vibrant platform for academic exchange, offering space to both established researchers and emerging scholars who are committed to exploring the intersections of clinical, psychological, and societal health challenges.

Over the past two years, the journal has published a wide array of peer-reviewed articles, editorials, case reports, and theoretical essays, reflecting its commitment to methodological pluralism and scientific openness. With four issues per year and a regular publication schedule, the journal has welcomed contributions from diverse geographical and disciplinary backgrounds, promoting a cross-pollination of perspectives essential to addressing today's complex health phenomena (See Table below).

## Journal Overview

**Title:** *Advances in Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health*

**ISSN:** 3034-8803 (Online)

**Publisher:** International Network for the Advancement of Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health (INAMPPH)

**Country of Publication:** Italy

**Language:** English

**Publication Frequency:** Quarterly

**Inception:** Volume 1, Issue 1 (January 2024)

**Indexing:**

*Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)*

*Zenodo* (Open Digital Repository)

*Internet Archive*

*Internet Archive Scholar*

*Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI): Master Journal List*

*Google Scholar*

*OpenAIRE* (by Zenodo)

*ROAD* (Directory of Open Access Resources by the ISSN International Centre)

*Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research*

*HINARI-Research4Life* (by World Health Organization)

*Agora Journals Database*
ARDI (Research for Innovation)

HAL Open Science (by the Center for Direct Scientific Communication (CCSD),
the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Inria et INRAE)

Academic Resource Index (ResearchBib)

SciencesPo Bibliothèque

Matilda-Open Science Fair

EZB- Universitatsbibliothek Heidelberg

Universiteit Gent Library

Notably, the journal has paid special attention to contemporary and often underexplored topics, such as the psychological and organizational consequences of violence against healthcare workers, the psychosocial implications of digitalization and artificial intelligence in medicine, and the mental health burden in educational and caregiving settings. It has also consistently foregrounded clinical cases, not as mere illustrations of known syndromes, but as opportunities to revisit diagnostic categories, deepen the understanding of patient subjectivity, and critically reflect on therapeutic processes.

Thematic areas that have found recurring attention include stigma and quality of life, the psychodynamics of adolescence, the intergenerational transmission of trauma, and the growing role of cultural narratives in psychotherapy. Additionally, the journal has served as a fertile ground for revisiting classical constructs—such as parenting styles, burnout, and somatization—through the lens of current social transformations and empirical innovation.

<figure><img src="image_3.png" /><figcaption>**Figure 1** – Main topics treated in AMPPH first 2 years</figcaption></figure>

From a structural standpoint, *Advances in Medicine, Psychology and Public Health* has adopted an open-access model and DOI attribution from its inception, ensuring that all content is freely available and citable, thus aligning with the principles of open science and academic transparency. Its commitment to rigorous peer review and editorial integrity has
helped to build a solid reputation among its readership, which now spans academic institutions, health professionals, and policy stakeholders across multiple countries (See Figure 2).

<figure><img src="image_4.png" /><figcaption>**Figure 2** – Geographical distribution of Authors affiliations</figcaption></figure>

## Number of Authors

The total number of authors involved in the 63 studies is 230. The distribution of authors per article ranges from 1 to 10. The mean number of authors per study is 3.65, with a mode of 3, indicating that this is the most frequently occurring number of authors. This suggests a predominance of research conducted by small teams, although a non-negligible portion of the studies reflects broader collaborative efforts.

A more detailed breakdown reveals:

* 8 out of 63 articles (≈12.7%) were authored by two or fewer individuals, reflecting either single-author works or limited collaborations.

* 20 out of 63 articles (≈31.7%) involved 3 to 5 authors, indicating moderately structured research groups.

* 35 out of 63 articles (≈55.6%) included 6 or more authors, suggesting more extensive and interdisciplinary collaborations.

This distribution highlights a general trend toward scientific co-production, albeit with significant heterogeneity in the size of author teams.

## Geographical Origin of Authors
The total number of countries represented across the 63 studies is 67, corresponding to an average of approximately 1.06 countries per article. This indicates that while many studies are confined to a single national context, a substantial portion results from international collaborations.

Specifically:

* 56 articles (88.88%) feature affiliations from a single country (national collaboration),

* 6 articles (9.52%) include affiliations from two or more countries (international collaboration).

Among the internationally co-authored studies, the most frequently involved countries are Italy, the United States, Morocco, Iran, Nigeria, and Turkey. This pattern reflects the active participation of these countries in global scientific networks, consistent with findings from other bibliometric studies in the literature.

<figure><img src="image_5.png" /><figcaption>**Figure 3** – Distribution of affiliation by country (except for Italy)</figcaption></figure>

Looking ahead, the editorial team aims to further strengthen international collaborations, invite special issues on emerging topics—such as climate anxiety, neurodiversity in healthcare, and the ethics of digital diagnostics—and continue to promote high-quality, accessible, and socially relevant research. In doing so, the journal aspires not only to chronicle changes in clinical and public health landscapes but to actively shape them through critical thought and shared knowledge.
As it celebrates its second anniversary, *Advances in Medicine, Psychology and Public Health* reaffirms its founding mission: to bridge disciplines, connect clinical practice with theoretical insight, and contribute meaningfully to the promotion of psychological and physical well-being in an increasingly complex world.

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