Archives of Men's Health (AMH) is an international, peer-reviewed, continuously published scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of research and knowledge across all areas concerning men’s health. The journal promotes multidisciplinary dialogue among professionals working in clinical, public health, and policy-related aspects of men’s well-being.
Scope of the Journal
AMH encourages submissions from a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to:
Urology
Andrology
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Oncology
Gastroenterology
Nutrition
Genetics
Neurology
Pulmonology
Trauma
Gerontology
Psychiatry
Psychology
Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
Public Health
Occupational Health
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Environmental Health
Infectious Diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS, STIs)
Nursing
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Behavioral Health Issues in Men
Health Promotion, Preventive Medicine, and Lifestyle
Vulnerable Male Populations (e.g., incarcerated, homeless, and ethnic minorities)
Health System Research (HSR) and Health Policies Affecting Men's Health
Article Types Accepted
Original/Research Articles
Review Articles
Brief Reports
Case Reports
Letters to the Editor
Photo Quizzes
Open Access Policy
All content is freely available upon publication. AMH operates under the principle that unrestricted access to scientific research fosters wider knowledge dissemination and greater global scientific collaboration. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
This journal follows international ethical standards as outlined by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors).
Section A: Publication and Authorship
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers.
Review decisions are based on relevance, originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and ethical soundness.
Editorial decisions include: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.
Revisions do not guarantee acceptance.
Simultaneous or duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.
Section B: Responsibilities of Authors
Authors must confirm their manuscript is original and not submitted elsewhere.
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions.
Contributions must be described in the "Authors' Contributions" section.
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and ensure authenticity of data.
Any post-publication errors must be promptly reported to the editorial office.
Article withdrawal after submission is subject to a penalty unless within allowable time frames (before peer review or upon revision request).
Section C: Responsibilities of Reviewers
Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
Provide objective, constructive feedback with clear justifications (150–1000 words).
Identify relevant uncited literature or potential ethical issues.
Disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the review process.
Section D: Responsibilities of Editors
Maintain responsibility for final editorial decisions.
Uphold confidentiality, objectivity, and academic standards.
Act on allegations of misconduct, ensuring due process.
Avoid conflicts of interest and ensure reviewer anonymity.
Section E: Publishing Ethics
The journal follows COPE guidelines for addressing issues of scientific misconduct including plagiarism, data fabrication, and unethical behavior.
All editorial decisions are made independently and transparently.
Any necessary corrections or retractions will be issued promptly.
Plagiarism Policy
AMH defines plagiarism as copying or closely imitating the language, thoughts, or findings of another author without proper citation. Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication is also considered unethical. Submissions are screened using software such as iThenticate at two points: post-submission and pre-publication. Any suspected misconduct is handled per COPE guidelines.
Authorship Conflicts
Authorship should reflect substantial intellectual contribution based on ICMJE criteria. Changes to authorship after submission must be approved in writing by all authors. Disputes are referred to the authors' affiliated institutions. Post-publication authorship changes are processed via an official erratum.
Intellectual Property and Licensing
Articles published in AMH are copyrighted by the journal but licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This allows non-commercial reuse with proper citation. Authors retain the right to archive their work in institutional repositories.