If you are looking for where to publish lifestyle medicine research without paying thousands of dollars in open-access fees, APJLM was created for exactly this. Most open-access lifestyle medicine journals charge an article processing charge (APC) of US$3,000 or more. APJLM publishes your research open access with no APC, while keeping rigorous peer review and the credibility of an established international publisher.
Why publish with APJLM
No article processing charges
APCs are fully waived for 2026–2027. Publish open access at zero cost to you or your institution.
Fast online publication
Streamlined peer review with articles published online within days of acceptance.
Open access, widely read
Every article is freely available to read, download and cite, maximising reach and impact.
Asia-Pacific focus
The only dedicated lifestyle medicine journal centred on the Asia-Pacific region and LMIC settings.
Published by World Scientific
One of the largest international academic publishers, based in Singapore.
Promotional reach in Asia
Specialised promotion to researchers, clinicians and institutions across the region.
50% book voucher
Published authors receive a 50% voucher towards selected World Scientific books.
Free open access vs. paying an APC
| APJLM | Typical OA lifestyle medicine journal | |
|---|---|---|
| Article processing charge | None (waived 2026–2027) | ~US$3,000+ |
| Open access | Yes, immediate | Yes |
| Asia-Pacific / LMIC focus | Yes | No |
| Publisher | World Scientific | Varies |
What APJLM publishes
APJLM advances evidence-based lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), with a focus on low- and middle-income countries across the Asia-Pacific. We welcome submissions across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine:
- Nutrition: dietary patterns, food environments and metabolic health
- Physical activity: exercise interventions and sedentary behaviour
- Sleep health: sleep quality and its links to chronic disease
- Stress & mental wellbeing: behavioural and psychological approaches
- Avoidance of risky substances: tobacco, alcohol and harm reduction
- Social connection: community and relationships in health outcomes
Article types include original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials, commentaries and policy analyses. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review.
Who should submit
Researchers, clinicians and public-health practitioners working on chronic disease prevention, digital health and healthcare delivery in the Asia-Pacific, especially those who want their work freely accessible without paying an APC.
How to submit your manuscript
Submissions are handled through World Scientific's editorial system. Review the author guidelines and aims & scope, then submit via the link below.
Frequently asked questions
Does APJLM charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Article processing charges are fully waived for 2026–2027, so you can publish open access at no cost.
Is APJLM open access?
Yes. Every article is published fully open access and is immediately free to read, download and cite worldwide.
How fast is publication?
APJLM uses a streamlined peer-review process, with accepted articles published online within days.
Who publishes APJLM?
APJLM is published by World Scientific Publishing, a major international academic publisher based in Singapore.
What topics does APJLM cover?
Lifestyle medicine and noncommunicable-disease research across the six pillars (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, substance avoidance and social connection), with an Asia-Pacific and LMIC focus.