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AJPM Focus Template

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About the AJPM Focus format

AJPM Focus is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations, Smoking Behavior and Cessation, Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, AJPM Focus 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations Smoking Behavior and Cessation Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
ISSN2773-0654
Citation impact (2-yr)1.48
h-index16
i10-index47
Total citations1,873
Article processing charge$1,800
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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Papers published in AJPM Focus per year

1
1994
1
2007
1
2012
56
2022
108
2023
117
2024
159
2025

Citation impact of AJPM Focus by publication year

1
1994
9
2007
0
2012
532
2022
818
2023
301
2024
145
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in AJPM Focus

Unsheltered Homelessness and Health: A Literature Review

Jessica Richards, Randall Kuhn · 29 Oct 2022

Context: In recent years, cities across the world have seen widespread growth in unsheltered homelessness, in which a person sleeps in a place not meant for human habitation such as cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings. It is widely understood that people experiencing homelessness have poorer health outcomes than the general population. Less is known…

Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention: Challenges and Opportunities in a Dynamic Landscape

Rosemary M. Caron, Kimberly Noel, Rachael N. Reed et al. · 8 Nov 2023

Public health aims to promote health, protect population health, and prevent disease and injury through the core functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance.1 These public health actions, at various governmental and community levels, have helped manage complex health challenges globally. Specifically, health promotion is a collective strategy that creates the right social and physical…

Social Determinants of Health–Related Z Codes and Health Care Among Patients With Hypertension

Jun Soo Lee, Kara E. MacLeod, Elena V. Kuklina et al. · 2 Mar 2023

Introduction: Tracking social needs can provide information on barriers to controlling hypertension and the need for wraparound services. No recent studies have examined ICD-10-CM social determinants of health-related Z codes (Z55-Z65) to indicate social needs with a focus on patients with hypertension. Methods: =146,484). Both the proportion of patients and healthcare encounters or visits with…

Drug Overdose Deaths Among Non-Hispanic Black Men in the U.S.: Age-Specific Projections Through 2025

Rebecca Arden Harris · 22 Dec 2022

Introduction: Fatal drug overdoses have risen sharply in the U.S. since 2015, reaching their highest levels during the pandemic. Non-Hispanic Black men have been disproportionately harmed by this latest surge; overdose mortality per 100,000 has increased fourfold since 2015. Whether the mortality rate will continue to climb is unknown. In this study, we addressed the…

Moral Distress and Moral Injury in Military Healthcare Clinicians: A Scoping Review

Melissa A. Wilson, Amy C. Shay, Jane Harris et al. · 16 Dec 2023

•Moral distress is a concept often used by civilian healthcare providers.•Moral injury is a term frequently used in military settings.•These concepts were increasingly used interchangeably during the COVID-19 pandemic.•Conceptual differences in moral distress and moral injury were identified.•This scoping review noted overlapping elements of moral distress and moral injury. IntroductionHealthcare clinicians are often at risk…

AJPM Focus template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the AJPM Focus format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the AJPM Focus template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does AJPM Focus use?
AJPM Focus uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, AJPM Focus 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to AJPM Focus?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready AJPM Focus document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the AJPM Focus template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the AJPM Focus format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes AJPM Focus?
AJPM Focus is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's AJPM Focus template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready AJPM Focus PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official AJPM Focus template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the AJPM Focus template cost?
You can start writing in the AJPM Focus template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready AJPM Focus PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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