Focus and Scope

The International Journal of Health Systems and Well-Being (IJHSWB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that serves as a platform for disseminating scholarly research, critical reviews, and case studies in health systems, public health, and human well-being. The journal is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting interdisciplinary dialogue that supports innovation, equity, and sustainability in health care and societal well-being.

Focus

IJHSWB focuses on research that explores the structures, processes, and outcomes of health systems and the determinants of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. The journal welcomes theoretical and empirical studies addressing global, regional, and local health challenges.

Scope

The scope of IJHSWB includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Health Systems and Policy: health service delivery, health system strengthening, financing, governance, equity, access, and quality of care.
  • Public Health: epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, community health, maternal and child health, occupational and environmental health.
  • Clinical and Health Services Research: innovations in healthcare delivery, evidence-based practice, patient safety, integrated care, and digital health.
  • Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being: mindfulness, resilience, counseling, psychosocial interventions, and behavioral health studies.
  • Social Determinants of Health: education, poverty, inequality, cultural and religious perspectives on health and well-being.
  • Health Economics and Management: health financing, resource allocation, economic evaluation, insurance systems, hospital management, and human resource management in health.
  • Ethics and Law in Health Systems: bioethics, medical law, human rights, and ethical dimensions of care.
  • Global Health and Sustainable Development: universal health coverage, health and climate change, pandemic preparedness, health diplomacy, and SDG-related health issues.
  • Complementary, Traditional, and Integrative Medicine: indigenous health practices, Islamic perspectives on health and well-being, and holistic approaches to care.
  • Education and Capacity Building: health professions education, training, curriculum development, and continuing professional development.

IJHSWB encourages multidisciplinary submissions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators worldwide. The journal particularly values comparative studies, cross-cultural perspectives, and innovative approaches that improve health systems and enhance well-being at both individual and societal levels.