Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research

About the Journal

Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research, with Online ISSN: 2775-7005, is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda, a legally established non-profit foundation.

The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarship in health literacy and qualitative health research by publishing high-quality studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of public health communication, patient education, and health behavior in local, national, and global contexts.

The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies. Through a rigorous peer-review process, the journal promotes scientific excellence and evidence-based approaches to addressing contemporary challenges in public health and health communication.

Published half yearly — in March and September — the journal serves as a globally accessible forum for scholarly discussion on health literacy and qualitative research methodologies.

The journal is indexed and abstracted in several reputable databases, including Garba Rujukan Digital (GARUDA), Google Scholar, Crossref, and Dimensions.

The journal maintains a strong commitment to academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.

With its commitment to open-access principles, the journal provides free and unrestricted access to all published content, supporting global knowledge dissemination and fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The journal welcomes contributions that offer theoretical insights, empirical evidence, and practical recommendations relevant to contemporary health literacy and qualitative research issues.

For more information regarding manuscript submission, publication ethics, peer-review procedures, and editorial policies, please visit the journal website: https://journal.sinergi.or.id/index.php/jhlqr

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies in health literacy, qualitative health research, and related disciplines. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Health Literacy
• Qualitative Research in Healthcare
• Health Communication
• Public Health Policy
• Patient Education
• Health Promotion and Behavior Change
• Community Health Engagement
• Digital Health Literacy
• Health Education and Curriculum Development
• Chronic Disease Self-Management
• Health Equity and Access
• Mental Health Literacy
• Maternal and Child Health Communication
• Cultural Competence in Health Communication
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Health