American Journal of Epidemiology — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Oxford University Press · ISSN-L 0002-9262
American Journal of Epidemiology publishes articles in epidemiology.
Listed metrics: Q1, OpenAlex 2-year citedness 2.49.
Authors checking fit can use the scope note and the official links on this profile.
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This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- academic.oup.com/aje
- Author guidelines
- academic.oup.com/aje/pages/General_Instructions
The journal's own scope statement
The text below is the catalog scope statement for this journal.
The American Journal of Epidemiology is the oldest and one of the premier epidemiologic journals devoted to the publication of empirical research findings, opinion pieces, and methodological developments in the field of epidemiologic research. It is a peer-reviewed journal aimed at both fellow epidemiologists and those who use epidemiologic data, including public health workers and clinicians.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
For review time and acceptance rate, see the journal's official author guidelines. academic.oup.com/aje/pages/General_Instructions
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.