About the Journal

About the Journal

The Journal of Applied Cosmetology (JAC) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research and developments in the fields of cosmetology, dermatology, skin and hair science, cosmetic products and ingredients, and related biomedical and scientific disciplines.

The journal welcomes contributions from a multidisciplinary community, including dermatologists, cosmetic scientists and chemists, pharmacists, microbiologists, toxicologists, experimental biologists, plastic surgeons and other professionals working in related fields.

JAC publishes original research and review articles, as well as other contributions that provide relevant scientific and clinical information within the journal’s scope.

Scope

The journal covers research concerning the skin and its appendages, cosmetic products and ingredients, formulation and evaluation, biological and chemical properties, microbiological and toxicological aspects, dermatological applications, safety and efficacy, and related areas of cosmetic and aesthetic science.

JAC welcomes both experimental and clinical research, as well as reviews and other scholarly contributions that advance knowledge in the field.

Article Types

The journal considers the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Editorials
  • Special Reports
  • Book Reviews

Manuscripts are evaluated according to their scientific quality, relevance to the journal’s scope, originality and compliance with the journal’s editorial and ethical standards.

Publishing Model

The Journal of Applied Cosmetology operates as a hybrid journal.

Authors may publish their articles under the journal’s subscription model or may choose Open Access publication subject to payment of the applicable Article Processing Charge (APC).

For Open Access articles, authors retain copyright and the article is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence. For articles published under the subscription model, copyright is transferred to the journal in accordance with the applicable publishing terms.

Further information on publication charges, copyright and licensing is available on the Publication Fees page.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Applied Cosmetology is published three times a year.

Publisher

The Journal of Applied Cosmetology is published by World Health Academy Publishing House.

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