About the Journal

Megarezky Journal of Health Review (MJHR)

Megarezky Journal of Health Review (MJHR) is a peer-reviewed and open-access scientific journal published by the Postgraduate Program of Megarezky University, Makassar, Indonesia. The journal provides a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate original research findings, review articles, case studies, and evidence-based practices in the field of health sciences.

MJHR is dedicated to promoting scientific advancement and innovation in healthcare through the publication of high-quality scholarly works that contribute to the improvement of public health, clinical practice, healthcare services, and health policy. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches that address contemporary challenges in healthcare and support sustainable health development at local, national, and global levels.

All manuscripts submitted to MJHR undergo a rigorous editorial screening and double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Aims and Objectives

The journal aims to:

  • Promote scientific communication and dissemination of research findings in health sciences.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange among researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.
  • Encourage evidence-based healthcare practices and innovations.
  • Support interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing health-related challenges.
  • Contribute to the development of healthcare systems and community well-being at national and international levels.

Focus and Scope

Megarezky Journal of Health Review publishes scholarly works in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Hospital Administration and Services
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Nursing Science
  • Pharmacy (without the pharmaceutical symbol in the visual identity)
  • Nutrition and Public Health
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Community Health

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

MJHR accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  1. Original Research Articles
  2. Review Articles
  3. Systematic Reviews
  4. Meta-Analyses
  5. Case Reports
  6. Short Communications
  7. Policy Analysis Papers
  8. Conceptual Papers
  9. Evidence-Based Practice Reports

Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year (Biannually):

  • Volume Issue 1: January – June
  • Volume Issue 2: July – December

Additional special issues may be published based on editorial policy and scientific needs.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review Process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

Review procedures include:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening
  2. Similarity and Plagiarism Check
  3. Reviewer Assignment
  4. Scientific Peer Review
  5. Editorial Decision
  6. Revision Process
  7. Final Acceptance
  8. Copyediting and Publication

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who possess expertise relevant to the submitted topic.

Open Access Policy

Megarezky Journal of Health Review provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that making scientific research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

All published articles can be accessed, downloaded, read, copied, distributed, printed, searched, or linked without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

MJHR follows the ethical guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal is committed to ensuring:

  • Academic integrity
  • Transparency
  • Fairness in peer review
  • Ethical research conduct
  • Prevention of plagiarism
  • Prevention of duplicate publication
  • Prevention of data fabrication and falsification

Authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers are expected to adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics.

Plagiarism Screening Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer-review process.

The journal only accepts manuscripts with acceptable similarity levels according to the editorial policy. Manuscripts identified with plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical publication practices will be rejected immediately.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published articles.

Articles published in MJHR are distributed under the:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Archiving Policy

To ensure long-term digital preservation and accessibility of published content, MJHR supports archiving through:

  • Institutional Repository of Megarezky University
  • GARUDA (Garba Rujukan Digital)
  • Google Scholar
  • National and International Indexing Services
  • LOCKSS/CLOCKSS (when implemented)

Journal History

Megarezky Journal of Health Review was established by the Postgraduate Program of Megarezky University as a scientific publication medium dedicated to disseminating high-quality research and evidence-based practices in health sciences. The journal was founded to strengthen scientific communication and support healthcare innovation at national and international levels.

Language Policy

The journal accepts manuscripts written in:

  • English (preferred)
  • Bahasa Indonesia

All articles must include titles, abstracts, and keywords in English.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The publication and management of MJHR are supported by:

Postgraduate Program, Megarezky University, Makassar, Indonesia.

The editorial process remains independent and free from external influence regarding editorial decisions.

Publisher

Postgraduate Program
Megarezky University
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Email: journal@unimerz.ac.id
Website: https://jurnal.unimerz.ac.id/index.php/MJHR 

Citation Abbreviation

Megarezky J. Health Rev. (MJHR)

Journal Motto

"Advancing Evidence-Based Healthcare Through Scientific Excellence and Innovation."