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Author Guidelines — International Journal of Health Innovation and Systems Improvement

About this journal

Aims The International Journal of Health Innovation and Systems Improvement (IJHISI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse and practical applications in the fields of healthcare innovation, systems improvement, and public health policy. Our primary aim is to serve as a leading platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and academics to share cutting-edge research, novel methodologies, and evidence-based strategies that seek to enhance the efficiency, equity, quality, and sustainability of health systems worldwide. We encourage submissions that challenge conventional thinking, introduce transformative technologies, and critically evaluate policy interventions, ultimately contributing to a healthier global society.IJHISI is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and promoting rigorous scientific inquiry, with a strong emphasis on translational research that bridges the gap between theory and real-world impact. We strive to disseminate high-quality, impactful work that can inform decision-making, inspire new initiatives, and drive positive change in health sectors across diverse socioeconomic and geographical contexts.Scope The journal welcomes submissions across a broad spectrum of topics related to health innovation and systems improvement, including, but not limited to: • Digital health technologies, artificial intelligence, and telehealth applications in healthcare • Health policy formulation, analysis, and evaluation, including comparative health systems • Organizational change management and leadership in health services • Healthcare financing models, economic evaluations, and resource allocation strategies • Patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and performance measurement in healthcare • Public health interventions, population health management, and health equity research • Systemic approaches to pandemic preparedness, response, and resilience • Supply chain management and logistics in health delivery • Health workforce planning, education, and development innovations • Ethical, legal, and social implications of health innovations Article Types • Original Research Articles • Review Articles (Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, Narrative Reviews) • Short Communications • Perspective/Opinion Pieces • Policy Briefs • Case Studies • Methodology Papers Audience The primary audience for IJHISI includes health researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, healthcare administrators and managers, clinicians, academics, students, and all stakeholders committed to improving health systems globally.

Before you submit

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

International Journal of Health Innovation and Systems Improvement uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Semiannual. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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