Aims & Scope
Journal of Current Chronic Diseases publishes original research, systematic reviews, and methodological innovations addressing the epidemiology, prevention, management, and health systems impact of chronic non-communicable diseases across diverse populations and settings.
Research Scope: Tiered Framework
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
- Hypertension epidemiology and management strategies
- Stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term outcomes
- Coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome interventions
- Diabetes mellitus (Type 1, Type 2) and complications
- Cardiovascular risk assessment and prediction models
A population-based cohort study examining the effectiveness of community-based hypertension screening programs in reducing stroke incidence among underserved populations, with 5-year follow-up data and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Respiratory & Autoimmune Conditions
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management
- Asthma control strategies across the lifespan
- Bronchiectasis pathophysiology and treatment
- Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory arthropathies
- Systemic lupus erythematosus and connective tissue disorders
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation combined with telehealth monitoring on quality of life and exacerbation rates in COPD patients, with adherence and patient-reported outcome measures.
Neurological & Mental Health Disorders
- Alzheimer's disease and dementia prevention
- Parkinson's disease progression and neuroprotection
- Epilepsy management and quality of life
- Chronic pain syndromes and multidisciplinary approaches
- Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder long-term outcomes
- Cerebral palsy across the lifespan
A systematic review and meta-analysis of cognitive training interventions for mild cognitive impairment, examining conversion rates to Alzheimer's disease and identifying patient subgroups most likely to benefit from early intervention.
Renal, Hepatic & Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Chronic kidney disease progression and dialysis outcomes
- Chronic renal failure management and transplantation
- Chronic hepatitis (B, C) and liver disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis)
- Glaucoma screening and vision preservation
- HIV as a chronic condition: long-term care models
A prospective observational study investigating the impact of early nephrology referral on chronic kidney disease progression rates, healthcare utilization, and patient quality of life in primary care settings.
Health Behavior & Lifestyle Interventions
Behavioral change strategies, physical activity promotion, dietary interventions, smoking cessation programs, and adherence to chronic disease management protocols.
Social Determinants of Health
Socioeconomic factors, health disparities, access to care, environmental determinants, and structural barriers affecting chronic disease outcomes across diverse populations.
Health Systems & Policy Research
Healthcare delivery models, integrated care approaches, policy evaluation, health economics, cost-effectiveness analyses, and healthcare system challenges in chronic disease management.
Comorbidity & Multimorbidity
Management of multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, care coordination, patient-centered approaches, and integrated treatment strategies for complex patients.
Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease
Machine learning for diagnosis, predictive modeling, risk stratification, clinical decision support systems, AI-assisted treatment optimization, and digital health technologies for chronic disease management. Note: Submissions require demonstrated clinical validation or implementation feasibility.
Precision Medicine Approaches
Genomic risk profiling, pharmacogenomics, personalized treatment strategies, and biomarker-guided interventions for chronic disease prevention and management. Note: Must include translational relevance to clinical practice.
Digital Health & Telemedicine
Remote monitoring technologies, mobile health applications, telehealth delivery models, wearable devices, and digital therapeutics for chronic disease self-management and care delivery.
Climate Change & Chronic Disease
Environmental health impacts on chronic disease burden, climate-related exacerbations, adaptation strategies, and public health preparedness for climate-sensitive chronic conditions.
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Priority 1: Fast-Track High-Impact Research
Priority 2: Standard Review Scholarly Contributions
Rarely Considered Selective Acceptance
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- CONSORT for randomized trials
- STROBE for observational studies
- PRISMA for systematic reviews
- ARRIVE for animal research
- CARE for case reports
- STARD for diagnostic accuracy
Data Transparency
- Data availability statement required
- Public repository deposition encouraged
- Analysis code sharing recommended
- Clinical trial registration mandatory
- Protocol sharing for interventional studies
Ethics & Integrity
- IRB/Ethics committee approval required
- Informed consent documentation
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Funding source transparency
- ICMJE authorship criteria
- Plagiarism screening (iThenticate)
Preprint Policy
- Preprint posting permitted and encouraged
- Does not affect consideration
- Must be disclosed at submission
- Version control maintained
- Link to preprint in published article
Editorial Performance Metrics
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