Focus and Scope

Kota Kinabalu Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine (KKJPHCM) is an international, peer-reviewed journal committed to becoming a leading platform for the publication of impactful and globally relevant research in public health, community medicine, and healthcare sciences. The journal aims to bridge the gap between scientific theory and healthcare practice by fostering innovative ideas, evidence-based interventions, and interdisciplinary perspectives that address current and emerging public health challenges.

KKJPHCM particularly encourages contributions that provide novel findings, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented research with strong implications for improving public health systems, disease prevention, healthcare access, and community well-being at local, regional, and global levels.

We welcome high-quality manuscripts from scholars, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Public Health Policy and Health System Strengthening
  • Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
  • Community Medicine and Primary Healthcare
  • Health Promotion and Behavioral Health
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Maternal, Child, and Reproductive Health
  • Nutrition and Public Health
  • Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being
  • Global Health and Health Equity
  • Health Education and Community Engagement
  • Digital Health, Telemedicine, and Healthcare Innovation
  • Healthcare Management and Quality Improvement
  • Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Health Management
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Health

Why publish with KKJPHCM?

  • Global visibility with an international readership
  • Relevant and impactful healthcare research for policy and practice
  • Efficient and transparent peer-review process
  • Interdisciplinary approach connecting medicine, public health, and community development
  • Open opportunities for collaboration among researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide

The journal accepts original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. Contributions that offer innovative methodologies, evidence-based healthcare solutions, and practical policy recommendations are especially encouraged.