Focus and Scope

Aim

An Idea Health Journal (IHJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal providing critical analysis of the forces shaping the Asia-Pacific region , Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and regionals Perspectives exploring  Nursing, Public Health, Medical, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Maternal Health or Midwifes and Allied health disciplines. 

 

Focus 

IHJ is primarily focused on clinical questions and applied research, and on issues relating to patients and clinical care in terms of prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment that address real-world challenges in patient care and health systems, particularly in Regional (Indonesian), Asia-Pacific region and LMICs and IHJ highlighting Idea of local contexts, Idea of cultural perspectives, and Idea of practical solutions that are often underrepresented in leading international journals.

 

Scope

The IHJ welcomes original research, Review articles, Theory & Concept Development, and Case study from Regional (Indonesia), 54 Asia-Pacific region countries (as defined by United Nation) and Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

Specific scope or topics covered in the journal include:

  • Evidence-based practice that improves patient outcomes in diverse and resource-limited settings with new Idea and innovation.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing, Public Health, Medicine, pharmacy and Midwives.
  • Community and public health initiatives are designed and adapted to local sociocultural contexts.
  • Cultural and contextual perspectives that shape health behaviors, patient–provider interactions, and models of care delivery.
  • Healthcare innovation and technology, including digital health, informatic health are adapted to local realities or combine in new technology. 
  • And Issues regarding the top 5 diseases in Regional context (Indonesia), starting from stroke, tuberculosis, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and  stunting.

Authorship 

Primarily for all health professions whose work align with Health Sciences, Management and Practices implications