On April 2, 2024, the Board of Governors of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM) and AJPM Focus (an online, open-access publication) reached an agreement with Elsevier to acquire the assets of the journals and support these publications into the future, working with the editors and editorial boards. Elsevier has been the long-term publisher of AJPM and helped launch AJPM Focus in 2022. 

AJPM, and more recently AJPM Focus, have long been the scientific journals of both the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR), publishing peer-reviewed articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice, and policy to advance the science of prevention and preventive medicine. The relationship between the professional societies and these publications will continue as they remain the official journals and publications of the two entities. ACPM and APTR will each continue to offer the journals as a member benefit and to publish position statements, policy positions and additional materials. 

“We are thrilled to be part of Elsevier, helping pave the way for the continued success of these prestigious journals in the future,” stated Dr. Rosemary Caron, Chair of the AJPM Board of Governors. The AJPM Board has worked diligently over the years to provide governance and oversight of the publications, working in lockstep with the publisher, editorial offices, and editors to ensure the growth and quality of these publications. “Over the past five years, the impact factor of the AJPM has increased to 5.5, which is reflective of the scientific rigor of both the authors and the editorial Board and editors to ensure evidence-based research is made available to the public,” added Caron.

Laura Hassink, Managing Director STM Journals, Elsevier, said: “We look forward to continuing to work with the editorial teams of APJM and AJPM Focus, to help the development and growth of the quality, international profile and visibility of these prestigious journals.”

“APTR is excited that AJPM and AJPM Focus will continue to be the official journals of the organization. This partnership advances the science of prevention and population health by continuing to disseminate high-quality research that informs practice, policy, and education in the field,” stated APTR President, Dr. Christine Arcari.

“ACPM is very proud of our scientific journal and the growth of the new online AJPM Focus and look forward to an ongoing relationship with Elsevier, the editors and editorial boards who will continue to advance the high-quality, evidence-based science in the field of preventive medicine and prevention,” stated Dr. Mirza Rahman, President of ACPM.