Aims & Scope
Health & New Media Research (p-ISSN: 2671-4124, e-ISSN: 2951-2522) is an open-access, international, biannual peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Health & New Media Research Institute at Hallym University (South Korea). HNMR focuses on the roles of new media (Internet, mobile devices, games, and virtual reality) in public and environmental health to advance scholarly discoveries and real-world solutions. Articles feature research on the following topics:
- New media such as Internet, mobile phones, games, smart devices in public/environmental health;
- Interactivity and virtuality in healthcare;
- New media and interactive health communication;
- Information communication technology in public health;
- Health risks and new media;
- Inequalities of using new technology;
- Health education and public/environmental health when using new media;
- Other issues related to health and new media
We welcome scholars and practitioners in the fields of communication, psychology, sociology, public health, and related fields to submit original research findings. Scholarship that tests theory, extends knowledge, and/or fosters innovative perspectives on issues of importance to interdisciplinary research is particularly encouraged.
Peer Review Policy: All articles in the journal will undergo both editorial and anonymous double-blind peer review.
Publication office: Health & New Media Research Institute, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea, 24252,
Tel: (+82)-33-248-3255
E-Mail: hnmr@hallym.ac.kr
ISSN: 2671-4124
