Asia Pacific Family Medicine: The rebirth of a not-so-young child
2008

Asia Pacific Family Medicine: The rebirth of a not-so-young child

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Clearihan Lyn, Lam TP, Leopando Zorayda

Conclusion

The journal Asia Pacific Family Medicine is transitioning to an open access platform to increase its exposure and continue supporting family medicine research.

Supporting Evidence

  • The journal aims to provide a forum for high-quality regional research.
  • Family medicine in the Asia Pacific region has strengthened over the past six years.
  • Many excellent presentations at conferences are not being published.

Takeaway

The journal is like a child growing up; it's moving to a new home online to share more family medicine research with everyone.

Limitations

Some authors may face publication charges, but waivers are available for those from less developed countries.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1447-056X-7-1

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