ARTICLE TYPES

Jurnal Kesehatan Universitas Yatsi Madani publishes scholarly articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, research, and professional practice in the health sciences. The journal welcomes manuscripts addressing public health, nursing, midwifery, clinical health, and social health issues. Submissions should demonstrate academic rigor, relevance to current health challenges, and a clear contribution to scientific understanding or health practice.

The journal accepts several types of scholarly contributions, including original research articles, review articles, and research or field reports. Each manuscript should be prepared according to the characteristics of its article type and the journal’s Author Guidelines. The classification of a manuscript is determined by its primary purpose, research approach, and contribution to the field of health sciences.

1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles present the findings of empirical studies conducted by the authors to investigate a specific research question or address a problem in the health sciences. These articles should provide original evidence and demonstrate a clear relationship between the research objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions.

Research may employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches, depending on the nature of the research problem. Relevant topics include health behavior, disease prevention, nursing interventions, maternal and child health, midwifery practice, clinical health, health education, health services, and other issues within the journal’s scope.

An original research manuscript should generally consist of a title, abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. The methods section must provide sufficient information about the research design, participants or data sources, instruments, procedures, and analytical techniques. The results should be presented accurately, while the discussion should explain the significance of the findings in relation to previous research and their implications for health science or practice.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles critically examine and synthesize existing scientific literature on a specific topic in the health sciences. Rather than presenting only a summary of previous publications, a review should identify important findings, compare different perspectives, evaluate the strength and limitations of available evidence, and explain implications for research, policy, education, or professional practice.

The journal welcomes relevant literature reviews that provide a meaningful synthesis of knowledge within its scope. Depending on the purpose and methodology, a manuscript may take the form of a narrative review, systematic review, scoping review, or meta-analysis where appropriate.

A review manuscript should include a title, abstract, keywords, introduction, review methodology or literature selection approach, synthesis of findings, discussion, conclusion, and references, as appropriate to the review design. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should clearly describe their search strategy, information sources, eligibility criteria, study selection, and methods of evidence synthesis. Authors should use recognized reporting guidance appropriate to the type of review undertaken.

3. Research and Field Reports

Research and Field Reports describe findings from research activities, community-based health programs, field investigations, or other structured activities that provide meaningful insights into health problems and their practical management. These manuscripts should present relevant observations or findings in a systematic manner and explain their significance for health services, community health, health education, or professional practice.

A report should identify the context and objectives of the activity, explain the methods or procedures used to collect information, present the principal findings, and discuss the implications and limitations of the work. Where relevant, authors should describe the population or community involved, the implementation process, the outcomes observed, and the lessons that can be drawn from the activity.

Research and Field Reports must go beyond a simple description of an activity. They should provide a clear analytical contribution, use appropriate supporting evidence, and demonstrate relevance to the journal’s focus and scope. Any research involving human participants or identifiable personal information must comply with applicable ethical requirements.

Manuscript Classification and Editorial Considerations

Authors should select the article type that best represents the primary purpose and content of their submission. The selected classification should be consistent with the manuscript’s objectives, methods, and findings. If the appropriate category is unclear, the editorial team may determine the most suitable classification during the initial assessment.

All submissions are subject to editorial screening and, where appropriate, peer review. Acceptance depends on the manuscript’s relevance to the journal, originality, methodological rigor, quality of analysis, ethical compliance, and contribution to the advancement of health sciences. Meeting the descriptive requirements of an article type does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

Authors are required to follow the journal’s Author Guidelines for manuscript preparation, citation style, research ethics, and submission procedures. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s requirements may be returned for correction before entering the review process.