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Journal of Happiness and Health (JOHAH)
The Journal of Happiness and Health (e-ISSN: 2791-8246), an internationally peer-reviewed journal, is published two times a year in April and October. In a year, only two special issues can be published. The announcements related to special issues are made at least one year prior to publication. The topics to be covered in the special issues are determined by the Editorial Board in a way that current discussions are the focus and so that special issues can guide the journal policies.
The Journal of Happiness and Health (JOHAH) is an international and multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal, the aim of which is to become the main platform for sharing advancements in relation to the nexus between various aspects of wellbeing and health. The JOHAH, which is published two times a year, is an open-access that publishes research outcomes with significant contributions to the understanding and improvement of happiness and also includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning, such as meaning in life, character strengths, resilience, optimism, and hope. The journal is devoted to basic research and professional application on states of optimal human functioning and fulfillment, and the facilitation and promotion of well-being and health. The JOHAH publishes research regarding the happiness and health of populations across the life span. It is a journal for academics and researchers, as well as practitioners, such as clinicians, health coaches, consultants, and psychologists.
The primary aim of the Journal of Happiness and Health is to foster scientific inquiry into how happiness, psychological well-being, and positive functioning relate to health and quality of life. The journal encourages work that:
The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical discussions, and practice-based studies.
Publisher Information
The Journal of Happiness and Health is a not-for-profit, independently published journal under the personal publisher model. Dr. Gökmen Arslan, the founding editor, holds editorial and operational responsibility and is fully committed to promoting scholarly exchange in the field of happiness and health.
The journal operates with editorial independence, supported by the Open Journal System (OJS) to ensure sustainable, open-access publication without author fees. All journal operations, including manuscript processing, hosting, and publishing services, are voluntarily managed and funded by the founding editor and the editorial board.
Publisher Contact Information
Gökmen Arslan
Counseling Psychology | Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Türkiye
Centre for Wellbeing Science | The University of Melbourne, Australia
Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Education
İstiklal Yerleşkesi, Değirmenler Mah. Cevat Sayılı Bulvarı No:120/9
15200/Burdur, Türkiye
Phone: +90 248 213 4146
Email: garslan@mehmetakif.edu.tr
Web: https://gokmenarslan.com.tr, https://abs.mehmetakif.edu.tr/garslan
Bibliographic Information: Journal of Happiness and Health is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open access journal.
Journal Archiving: The content of Journal of Happiness and Health is digitally preserved through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), which ensures long-term archiving and accessibility of academic content. PKP PN uses the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system, a decentralized and distributed digital preservation program. This technology maintains multiple secure copies of the journal’s content across various locations, ensuring protection against data loss, corruption, or technological failure. Through this system, the journal guarantees permanent access to the original, authentic, and unaltered versions of all published articles, securing their availability for future research and reference.
Financial Statement: The Journal of Happiness and Health is fully funded by its Founding Editor and the Editorial Board. This independent financial support ensures the journal’s sustainability, open-access availability, and uninterrupted publication. No fees are charged to authors at any stage of the submission or publication process.
Sponsorship: While the journal is primarily supported by its founding team, The Journal of Happiness and Health may also accept sponsorships from academic institutions, foundations, or relevant organizations to support specific scholarly activities (e.g., conferences, thematic issues, or awards). However, such sponsorships do not influence editorial decisions. All content is developed based solely on scientific merit, and editorial independence is strictly maintained.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: editor@journalofhappinessandhealth.com.
Collaboration and Partnerships: The Journal of Happiness and Health actively welcomes national and international academic collaborations, institutional partnerships, and interdisciplinary initiatives that align with its mission to advance research and practice in positive psychology, mental health, and well-being.
Potential collaborations may include:
All collaborative efforts are developed transparently and independently, in accordance with ethical publishing principles and the editorial policies of the journal.
For inquiries about collaboration opportunities, please contact: editor@journalofhappinessandhealth.com.