About the Journal
International Journal of Healthcare Innovation and Management (IJHIM): A Comprehensive Overview
The International Journal of Healthcare Innovation and Management (IJHIM)is an emerging open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to fostering cutting-edge research and innovation across all domains of healthcare delivery, systems management, policy, and technology integration. As a multidisciplinary platform, IJHIM seeks to bridge the gap between clinical practice, academic inquiry, and strategic healthcare leadership, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of global health systems.
Scope and Mission
The core mission of IJHIM is to provide a dynamic platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and academics to disseminate impactful findings that enhance healthcare outcomes, optimize health system performance, and promote sustainable innovation in care delivery. The journal welcomes research that spans both high-income and resource-limited settings, with an emphasis on scalability, innovation, and equity in health service delivery and management.
Article Types Published
IJHIM publishes a diverse range of article types to cater to the broad spectrum of healthcare research and policy discourse. These include:
Original Articles
Empirical studies presenting novel findings in healthcare systems, clinical management, technological innovation, or organizational behavior.
May include observational studies, randomized trials, and implementation research.
Review Articles
Comprehensive syntheses of the literature on specific topics related to healthcare innovation, public health policy, and system-level interventions.
Systematic Reviews
Methodologically rigorous reviews of existing studies following PRISMA or equivalent guidelines, highlighting knowledge gaps and future research directions.
Meta-Analyses
Quantitative assessments combining data from multiple studies to derive pooled estimates and identify patterns in healthcare outcomes or interventions.
Short Communications
Brief reports on preliminary data, innovative methodologies, or pilot studies with high potential for future development.
Case Reports
Detailed documentation of unique or rare clinical cases or management experiences that offer educational value and novel insights.
Protocols
Methodological blueprints of upcoming studies, particularly clinical trials, implementation programs, or large-scale evaluations in healthcare innovation.
Commentaries
Scholarly reflections or discussions on current issues, trends, and policies in healthcare management, innovation, or health systems research.
Perspectives
Personal or professional viewpoints on healthcare reform, technological adoption, leadership strategies, or ethical challenges in management.
Editorials
Invited or contributed opinion pieces that discuss emerging topics, recent advancements, or contextualize new research published within the journal.
Letters to the Editor
Constructive critiques, clarifications, or support of previously published work, fostering academic dialogue and peer engagement.
Open Access Policy
JHIM operates under a fully open access model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. This model promotes transparency, global dissemination, and equitable access to healthcare knowledge, enabling practitioners and scholars across all regions to benefit from the latest advancements in the field.
Editorial Standards and Peer Review
All submissions to JHIM undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by experts in the field. The editorial board comprises multidisciplinary professionals with strong backgrounds in healthcare delivery, innovation science, public health, and strategic management. The journal maintains strict ethical standards in accordance with COPE and ICMJE guidelines.
Key Thematic Areas Covered
- Health systems strengthening and performance optimization
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
- Strategic healthcare leadership and policy
- Implementation science and healthcare delivery models
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Economic evaluation and healthcare financing
- Global health governance and reforms
- Precision Medicine and Genomics
- Digital Health Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Healthcare
- Healthcare Supply Chain and Logistics
- Health Innovation for Patient Centered and Aging Populations
- Sustainability and Green Healthcare Practices
- Healthcare Data Analytics and Big Data
- Work-life balance and mental health support for healthcare workers
- Genomic Sequencing and Personalized Treatment for Infectious Diseases
- Personalized Interventions for diagnosis of non-communal diseases in women, and Reproductive Disorders
- Gender-Specific Infectious Disease Treatment, Innovative Diagnostic Platforms for Sexual and Reproductive Health
Target Audience
IJHIM serves a broad audience, including:
- Health administrators and policy makers
- Clinicians and public health professionals
- Biomedical and health informatics researchers
- Academicians and postgraduate students
- Technology developers and healthcare innovators
The International Journal of International Healthcare Innovation and Management invites submissions from across the globe and aims to serve as a leading source of evidence-based, transformative insights for reshaping healthcare delivery in the 21st century.