Al-Harith Amro, a research and teaching assistant in the Scientific Research Unit at Al-Quds University’s Faculty of Medicine, has joined the editorial board of BMC Public Health, an international journal published by Springer Nature. The journal is ranked in the first quartile (Q1) in public health and had an impact factor of 4.4, according to 2025 data.

The peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishes research in public health, epidemiology, global health, and health policy. Editorial board members assess manuscripts submitted for publication, select expert reviewers, oversee the peer-review process, and provide editorial recommendations to help ensure that published research meets international scientific standards.

Amro was selected in recognition of his academic background and research record, which includes 45 scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals, as well as his participation in a range of research projects in medicine and public health.

The appointment will enable Amro to contribute to improving the quality of international scholarly publishing and to assess research in accordance with established academic standards, further strengthening the presence of Palestinian researchers in the global scientific community.