American Journal of Preventative Medicine and AJPM Focus Sold to Elsevier
April 3, 2024
C&E represented the Board of Governors of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM) and AJPM Focus in the sale of both titles to Elsevier. This notable deal following a highly competitive, market-based bidding process.
First published in 1985, AJPM ranks among the top 40 most impactful journals in JCR’s General Medical category, with a 2022 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.5. AJPM Focus, a companion open access journal to AJPM, aims to serve as the academic open access repository for high-quality prevention evidence across the global spectrum of health.
Prior to the sale, the two journals were jointly sponsored by the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR). The journals will continue as the official journals and publications both organizations.