Manuscript Types

Wiraraja Medika: Jurnal Kesehatan

Wiraraja Medika: Jurnal Kesehatan accepts original scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of health sciences, particularly in nursing, midwifery, public health, and related allied health fields, with a special focus on improving community health in Indonesia. The journal welcomes contributions that address clinical practice, community and family health, maternal and child health, gerontology, mental health, health promotion and education, health management, and contemporary health issues through empirical research, evidence synthesis, and critical scholarly inquiry.

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Article

Original Research Articles present the results of original empirical or field research using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. Manuscripts may include observational studies, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, surveys, and qualitative studies that examine health problems, nursing and midwifery care, health behavior, health services, and community health interventions in Indonesia and other settings.

2. Literature Review Article

Literature Review Articles critically synthesize and evaluate existing scholarly publications on specific topics in health sciences. The review should demonstrate a clear analytical framework, identify significant findings, debates, and research gaps, and offer insights that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice. Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses are welcome when they employ transparent and rigorous review procedures.

3. Case Report and Case Study Article

Case Reports and Case Studies describe clinical, nursing, midwifery, or community health cases that offer practical lessons, including unusual presentations, innovative care approaches, or the application of care processes to a specific patient, family, or community. The manuscript should include a clear case description, the care or intervention provided, the outcomes, and a discussion that links the case to current evidence.

4. Evidence-Based Practice Article

Evidence-Based Practice Articles examine the application of research evidence to clinical decision-making, nursing and midwifery care, and health service delivery. These manuscripts may report the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions, clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures, or care models, and discuss their feasibility and impact in real-world health settings.

5. Conceptual and Policy Article

Conceptual and Policy Articles develop, examine, or critically evaluate concepts, theories, models, and frameworks relevant to health sciences, as well as health policies and programs. These manuscripts should be grounded in current literature and demonstrate clear relevance to health practice, education, or policy.

General Requirements

All submitted manuscripts must fall within the journal's focus and scope, demonstrate academic rigor, present a clear contribution to scientific knowledge, and comply with the journal's author guidelines and publication ethics. Research involving human participants must obtain ethical clearance from an authorized research ethics committee and informed consent from participants. Manuscripts must be original, must not have been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

All submissions are subject to editorial screening for originality and relevance, followed by peer review in accordance with the journal's established policies. Acceptance for publication depends on the manuscript's relevance, originality, methodological quality, scientific contribution, and compliance with publication standards.