The International Journal of Healthcare and Education (IJHE) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal that publishes high-quality research at the intersection of healthcare practice, health sciences, and professional education. IJHE provides a platform for disseminating innovative research, educational strategies, technological advancements, and best practices that aim to improve healthcare delivery, educational outcomes, and health system performance globally.
The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, case studies, educational innovations, and policy analyses. IJHE welcomes interdisciplinary submissions from diverse healthcare fields, including medicine, nursing, public health, allied health sciences, health education, and interprofessional collaboration.
Focus and Scope
IJHE focuses on advancing knowledge across key areas, including:
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Healthcare education and training strategies
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Medical, nursing, and allied health professional development
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Simulation-based education and digital health innovations
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Patient safety, leadership, and quality improvement in healthcare
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Interprofessional education and collaborative practice
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Public health promotion and education policy
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Educational technology and lifelong learning in health professions
Submissions should demonstrate methodological rigor, innovation, and relevance to healthcare education or practice. IJHE prioritizes content that fosters interdisciplinary learning, addresses global health challenges, and informs evidence-based practice and policy.
Open Access Policy
IJHE operates under a full open access model. All articles are immediately available online without subscription barriers. Authors retain copyright of their work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors publishing in IJHE retain the copyright of their articles. Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right to publish and archive their work under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring wide accessibility and academic reuse.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to IJHE undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent experts in the relevant fields. The editorial board ensures that reviews are conducted fairly, promptly, and with academic integrity. IJHE is committed to maintaining the highest standards of peer review ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Archiving and Digital Preservation
IJHE participates in secure digital preservation systems, including LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS), ensuring permanent access to published content even in the event of journal interruption.
History and Development
Established in 2025, IJHE was founded to meet the growing need for a scholarly platform that bridges healthcare practice and education innovation globally. The journal continually strives to promote excellence, foster collaboration, and disseminate impactful research across health disciplines.
Privacy Statement
IJHE is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data collected is used solely for the operations of the journal and will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent.
Sponsorship and Funding
IJHE is independently managed and is not influenced by any commercial or financial interests. The journal is supported by editorial volunteer efforts and article processing charges (APCs) where applicable. Any sponsorships or external funding sources are transparently disclosed.
Ethics and Publishing Standards
IJHE adheres strictly to ethical publishing practices based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal ensures transparency in authorship, conflict of interest disclosures, data availability, and research integrity.
Indexing and Visibility
IJHE is actively working toward inclusion in major academic databases and indexing platforms such as the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Scopus, and Web of Science to enhance the visibility and global impact of the published work.