Focus And Scope

Safety & Health for Medical Workers

A Peer-Reviewed, Open Access International Journal

Frequency: Jan • Apr • Jul • Oct
Open Access — Gold (CC BY-SA 4.0)
E-ISSN: 3047-9460
P-ISSN: 3048-3786

Focus and Scope

Safety and Health for Medical Workers (SHMW) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the protection and well-being of healthcare professionals. Our journal publishes high-quality research, reviews, policy analyses, and case studies that address the multifaceted challenges faced by medical workers across diverse healthcare settings.

The journal embraces an interdisciplinary approach, welcoming contributions from fields including occupational health, medicine, nursing, public health, psychology, ergonomics, health policy, and health systems management. We prioritize research that demonstrates practical applications and potential for improving the safety, health, and resilience of medical personnel worldwide.

Scope Categories

SHMW covers a comprehensive range of topics organized into the following key areas:

1. Occupational Hazards & Exposure Control
  • ✓ Biological hazard management and infection control
  • ✓ Chemical and drug exposure risks
  • ✓ Radiation safety in medical settings
  • ✓ Ergonomic hazards and musculoskeletal disorders
  • ✓ Physical safety and workplace violence prevention
2. Mental Health & Psychological Well-being
  • ✓ Burnout, stress, and resilience in healthcare
  • ✓ Mental health interventions for medical staff
  • ✓ Trauma and critical incident stress management
  • ✓ Work-life balance and fatigue management
  • ✓ Psychological support systems and peer support
3. Safety Culture & Organizational Factors
  • ✓ Leadership and safety climate development
  • ✓ Teamwork, communication, and safety behaviors
  • ✓ Just culture and error reporting systems
  • ✓ Quality improvement and patient safety linkages
  • ✓ Organizational resilience and crisis preparedness
4. Physical Health & Chronic Conditions
  • ✓ Work-related injuries and their prevention
  • ✓ Chronic disease management for healthcare workers
  • ✓ Immunization and health screening programs
  • ✓ Sleep health and shift work disorders
  • ✓ Healthy lifestyle promotion in medical settings
5. Technology & Innovation in Worker Safety
  • ✓ Digital health solutions for staff well-being
  • ✓ Wearable technology for hazard monitoring
  • ✓ AI and predictive analytics for risk assessment
  • ✓ Telehealth applications for staff health
  • ✓ Innovative personal protective equipment
6. Policy, Regulation & Economics
  • ✓ Health and safety regulations for medical workers
  • ✓ Workers' compensation and disability management
  • ✓ Economic evaluations of safety interventions
  • ✓ Legal and ethical aspects of worker protection
  • ✓ International standards and comparative policies

Journal Performance Metrics

Acceptance Rate

44%

Based on all editorial decisions

Rejection Rate

56%

Includes desk and post-review rejections

Median Time to First Decision

14 Days

From submission to initial editorial decision

Editorial Process

SHMW employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process with at least two independent reviewers for each submission. Our editorial process emphasizes scientific quality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope.

1
Submission
Initial Check
2
Editor Assessment
Scope & Quality
3
Peer Review
Double-Blind
4
First Decision
Median: 14 Days
5
Revision
Author Revisions
6
Acceptance
Final Decision
7
Production
7 Days to Online