Focus and Scope

The Aceh Health Sciences Journal (AHSJ) is dedicated to advancing the field of health sciences through the dissemination of original, peer-reviewed research that addresses both local health issues in Aceh, Indonesia, and global health challenges. The journal fosters collaboration across disciplines and regions, emphasizing applied health research that can inform both practice and policy.

Focus Areas

  1. Health Systems and Policy

    • Health system strengthening and policy development.
    • Evaluation of healthcare programs, services, and infrastructure in Aceh and Indonesia.
    • Healthcare financing, access, and equity.
    • Public health policy and health systems reform in Southeast Asia.
    • The role of governance and leadership in health delivery.

  2. Infectious Diseases and Global Health

    • Surveillance, prevention, and management of infectious diseases (e.g., malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and emerging diseases).
    • Responses to pandemics and health crises (e.g., COVID-19).
    • Vaccine development, immunization programs, and infectious disease control.
    • One Health approach to zoonotic diseases and environmental health risks.

  3. Community Health and Primary Care

    • Community-based health interventions and health promotion strategies.
    • Family medicine and primary care delivery models.
    • Rural and underserved community health issues in Aceh and similar regions.
    • Health equity, accessibility, and cultural competence in healthcare.

  4. Environmental and Occupational Health

    • Environmental factors affecting public health, including air and water quality, climate change, and natural disasters.
    • Occupational health risks, safety standards, and workers' health in Aceh's key industries.
    • Climate-related health risks and adaptation strategies.
    • Sustainable health practices and green healthcare systems.

  5. Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health

    • Maternal and reproductive health, including prenatal and postnatal care.
    • Neonatal care, child growth and development, and immunization programs.
    • Malnutrition and its impact on maternal and child health in Aceh.
    • Family planning, sexual health, and adolescent health.

  6. Nutrition, Food Security, and Public Health

    • Nutrition interventions for public health improvement, including in disaster settings.
    • Addressing malnutrition, obesity, and chronic diseases through diet.
    • Local food systems, food security, and sustainable nutrition practices in Aceh.
    • The link between diet, nutrition, and chronic disease prevention.

  7. Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being

    • Mental health policies, stigma reduction, and awareness campaigns.
    • Psychosocial support in the aftermath of natural disasters, conflict, and trauma.
    • Community mental health care models and mental health services integration.
    • The impact of mental health on overall public health outcomes.

  8. Health Education, Communication, and Technology

    • Innovative health education programs for behavior change.
    • Digital health solutions, telemedicine, and mobile health applications.
    • Health communication strategies to enhance public understanding of health issues.
    • The role of social media and digital platforms in health awareness campaigns.

Scope

  • Geographical Scope: While the primary focus is on health issues within Aceh and Indonesia, the journal welcomes research on broader regional and global health topics, especially those that can offer lessons or comparisons relevant to Aceh's healthcare context. Research that explores Southeast Asia’s unique health challenges or international perspectives on common health issues is also encouraged.

  • Population Focus: The journal welcomes research focused on all populations, with particular emphasis on vulnerable and marginalized groups, such as rural populations, people with disabilities, the elderly, indigenous communities, and those living in poverty.

  • Collaborative and Applied Research: The Aceh Health Sciences Journal encourages multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral research, particularly studies that involve collaborations between academics, health professionals, policymakers, and community-based organizations. Applied research that directly addresses local and regional health needs, and that offers practical solutions to health challenges, is particularly welcomed.