Advancing evidence-based lifestyle medicine research and practice across the Asia-Pacific region
The Asia-Pacific Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (APJLM) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on lifestyle interventions for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Asia-Pacific region.
Established in 2024, APJLM addresses the urgent need for region-specific research on lifestyle medicine approaches that account for the unique cultural, dietary, and healthcare contexts of Asia-Pacific populations. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to share evidence-based findings that can improve health outcomes across the region.
APJLM is published by World Scientific Publishing, a leading international academic publisher with over 40 years of experience in scientific, technical, and medical publishing.
World Scientific Publishing
2972-4058
Prof. Samuel Wong Yeung Shan
2024
Editor-in-Chief
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Professor Wong is a distinguished physician-scientist specializing in lifestyle medicine and preventive health. As Director of the Centre for Health Education and Health Promotion at CUHK, he has led numerous initiatives promoting evidence-based lifestyle interventions across Hong Kong and the greater Asia-Pacific region. His research focuses on the intersection of behavioral science, public health, and clinical medicine, with particular emphasis on culturally-appropriate interventions for NCD prevention.
APJLM publishes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and expert perspectives across all domains of lifestyle medicine relevant to Asia-Pacific populations. The journal particularly welcomes studies that address the region's unique health challenges and cultural contexts.
APJLM is committed to making research freely accessible to readers worldwide. All articles published in the journal are open access, meaning they are immediately and permanently available online without subscription barriers.
This open access model ensures that research findings can reach the widest possible audience, including clinicians, policymakers, and researchers in low- and middle-income countries across the Asia-Pacific region who may not have institutional access to subscription journals.
Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons license, allowing for broad dissemination and reuse of research findings while ensuring proper attribution.
All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, with no embargo period or access restrictions.
Open access enables researchers, clinicians, and policymakers across the Asia-Pacific and beyond to access and apply research findings.
Authors retain copyright under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring their work can be shared and built upon with proper attribution.