Scholarly Publishing & Knowledge Mobilization
Scholarly publishing and knowledge mobilization are integral components of Fredericks Research, supporting the dissemination, accessibility, and application of research knowledge. Through editorial leadership and innovative knowledge translation initiatives, these activities foster engagement with scholarly evidence and facilitate connections among researchers, clinicians, patients, and trainees.
Impact at a glance
International Health Trends and Perspectives (IHTP) is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal hosted through the Public Knowledge Project's Open Journal Systems at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada. Its mission is to advance global and planetary health by disseminating high-quality theoretical, empirical, and practice-informed scholarship that contributes to international dialogue on health and well-being.
Co-Founder, 2019-Present
Managing Editor, 2019-2021
Editor-in-Chief, 2021-Present
As Editor-in-Chief of International Health Trends and Perspectives, Dr. Suzanne Fredericks provides strategic and scholarly leadership for the journal's editorial direction and growth. She oversees all aspects of publication, from manuscript review and editorial decision-making to production and dissemination, supporting the publication of three issues and 36 peer-reviewed articles annually.
Through this leadership role, she has expanded opportunities for scholarly exchange by introducing Special Issues, supporting grassroots scholarship, and advancing innovative approaches to knowledge mobilization. Her contributions include leading the journal's website redevelopment, launching the IHTP Podcast, and implementing communication strategies that increase the visibility and accessibility of published research. These initiatives have strengthened the journal's international profile and enhanced the reach of research to academic, professional, and community audiences.