1. Journal Identification

2. Publisher and Publishing Imprint

Health Nexus is published within the academic publishing programme of Panorama Scholarly Group (PSG).

Publishing Structure

Panorama Scholarly Group Limited is the Hong Kong legal publishing entity. Panorama Scholarly Group is the publishing group name used for its international scholarly activities. Health Nexus is the group's publishing imprint for medicine and health sciences, under which this journal operates.

The publishing imprint is an editorial and publishing identity and should not be confused with a separate legal entity.

The journal's stated place of publication is Berlin, Germany. This bibliographic designation is distinct from the legal publisher's registration in Hong Kong and does not imply the existence of a physical editorial office in Berlin.

3. Editorial Responsibility

Editorial Office: Health Nexus Editorial Office

Editorial Operating Model: Fully online and internationally coordinated

The journal operates through a digital editorial workflow. Manuscript submission, editorial screening, peer review coordination, author communication, production, and publication are conducted through the journal's online platform and official communication channels.

Academic editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief or appropriately authorized editors. The publisher provides administrative and publishing support while respecting the journal's editorial independence.

Further information is available on the Editorial Board and Peer Review Process pages.

4. Journal Profile and Publication Model

Health Nexus is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original research and scholarly contributions across medicine and health sciences.

The journal's academic coverage includes:

• Conventional (Western) medicine and clinical research.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and related medical research.
• Biomedical sciences and translational medicine.
• Public health, epidemiology, and population health.
• Health systems, healthcare management, and medical policy.
• Interdisciplinary and integrative medical research.

Research conducted within an individual eligible discipline is welcome. Interdisciplinary integration is encouraged where scientifically appropriate but is not a mandatory condition for submission.

Publication Frequency

Health Nexus is published annually, with one issue per year. Manuscripts are processed through the journal's established editorial and peer review procedures and assigned to the applicable publication record in accordance with its publishing schedule.

Peer Review

Research manuscripts selected for external evaluation normally undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Editorials and Commentaries may be assessed through an editorial process appropriate to their article type.

For the detailed scope and requirements, consult the journal's Aims & Scope and Author Guidelines.

5. Open Access and Copyright

Health Nexus publishes its articles under an open-access model. Published content is freely accessible online without subscription or reader access charges.

Under CC BY 4.0, users may share, reproduce, distribute, and adapt licensed material, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given, the licence is identified, relevant changes are indicated, and no additional restrictions inconsistent with the licence are imposed.

Authors retain copyright in their scholarly work and grant the journal and publisher the applicable rights required for first publication and dissemination, as specified in the journal's copyright and licensing arrangements.

Third-party materials that are excluded from the article's Creative Commons licence remain subject to their own rights and permissions, where clearly indicated.

For complete terms, see the Open Access Policy and Copyright & Licensing Policy.

6. Official Contact Information

Editorial correspondence, manuscript inquiries, publication policy questions, and other journal-related communications should be directed to the official Editorial Office.

Formal manuscript submissions must be completed through the journal's official online submission system unless the Editorial Office specifically authorizes an alternative procedure.

7. Legal Notice and Disclaimer

7.1 Legal Publisher Information

The legal publisher's registered address is provided for corporate identification and legal correspondence. It is distinct from the journal's bibliographic place of publication and its online editorial operating model.

7.2 Responsibility for Published Content

The views, interpretations, findings, and conclusions expressed in published articles are those of their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the Editorial Office, editorial board, publisher, or affiliated institutions.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, ethical compliance, and scholarly integrity of their contributions. The journal and publisher retain their respective responsibilities for editorial oversight, publication ethics, corrections, retractions, and maintenance of the scholarly record.

7.3 Institutional Independence

Health Nexus is published within the independent scholarly publishing framework of Panorama Scholarly Group. The institutional affiliations of individual editors, reviewers, and authors do not establish institutional ownership, sponsorship, or official endorsement of the journal.

Unless expressly identified through an official agreement or public statement, the journal does not claim formal affiliation with any particular university, hospital, governmental institution, or professional association.

7.4 External Links and Third-Party Content

External websites, repositories, databases, and third-party resources linked from the journal platform are operated by their respective organizations. Inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply endorsement, accreditation, institutional affiliation, or continuing availability.

7.5 Medical and Clinical Information

Published research and related scholarly material are intended for academic and professional communication. They should not be interpreted as individualized medical advice or as a substitute for appropriate clinical judgment, professional consultation, or applicable healthcare standards.

7.6 Data Protection

Personal information collected for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial administration, and publication is handled in accordance with the journal's applicable privacy provisions and relevant data protection requirements.