Kesmas-National Public Health Journal
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Health Policy for a Healthier Tomorrow
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Health Research and Evaluation:
The journal focuses on empirical research that evaluates health programs, policies, and practices, particularly in Indonesia. This includes assessing the effectiveness of public health interventions, understanding community health needs, and identifying gaps in health services. - Environmental Health:
A significant portion of the journal's publications addresses the intersection of environmental factors and health outcomes, exploring issues such as pollution, sanitation, and the health impacts of climate change. - Epidemiological Studies:
The journal publishes studies that investigate the epidemiology of various diseases, including infectious diseases like COVID-19 and chronic conditions. These studies often utilize robust statistical methods to analyze health trends and risk factors. - Health Behavior and Education:
Research on health behaviors, education, and promotion is a core focus, examining factors that influence public health practices, such as vaccination, nutrition, and hygiene, particularly in vulnerable populations. - Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research:
The journal encourages qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to gain deeper insights into health behaviors, community perceptions, and the social determinants of health.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 Research:
The journal has increasingly focused on studies related to COVID-19, including epidemiological assessments, psychological impacts, vaccine acceptance, and the effectiveness of public health interventions during the pandemic. - Mental Health Awareness:
There is a growing trend in publishing research on mental health, particularly in the context of pandemic-related stress, anxiety, and coping strategies. This reflects a broader recognition of the importance of mental health in public health discourse. - Nutrition and Public Health:
Emerging themes related to nutrition, particularly in the context of stunting and dietary impacts on health outcomes, have gained traction. These studies often address the interplay between nutrition, public health policies, and community health. - Health Technology and Digital Health:
Research on the integration of technology in health services, including telemedicine and digital health tools for patient management, has seen an uptick. This trend reflects the adaptation of health services to contemporary challenges and technological advancements. - Environmental Health Risks:
The journal has increasingly published studies focusing on environmental health risks, particularly those related to air quality, pollution, and their health impacts, highlighting the importance of environmental factors in public health.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Health Practices:
Research related to traditional and alternative health practices has seen a decrease. This may reflect a growing emphasis on evidence-based medicine and a shift towards modern health interventions. - Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs):
Although still relevant, the frequency of publications specifically addressing NCDs has waned in favor of more urgent topics such as infectious diseases and public health responses to pandemics, particularly during and post-COVID-19. - Health Systems Management:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on health systems management and administrative aspects, as the journal's focus has shifted towards immediate public health challenges and responses.
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