About the Journal

Jurnal Kesehatan dr. Soebandi (JKDS) is a peer-reviewed journal from Universitas dr. Soebandi, Jember, Indonesia, published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) since October 2012. It serves as a platform for sharing research in health sciences and is published twice yearly, in April and October.

JKDS advances evidence-based knowledge and fosters scholarly discussion for researchers, academics, clinicians, health professionals, and policymakers, aiming to develop health education, clinical practice, pharmaceutical services, maternal and child health, and community health improvement. The journal provides a dedicated forum for these audiences to share scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and relevant studies.

The journal publishes original research, reviews, and scholarly works in nursing, midwifery, and pharmacy, especially those addressing current health challenges locally, nationally, and internationally. JKDS encourages interdisciplinary perspectives to strengthen science, practice, innovation, and quality improvement in health services.

All submissions undergo editorial screening and peer review for originality, merit, rigor, and ethics. As an open-access journal, JKDS expands access to scientific knowledge and advances health sciences and practice.

The journal prioritizes works that advance evidence-based practice, professional growth, health service improvement, and community health.

JKDS invites submissions from clinicians, health educators, pharmacists, maternal and child health specialists, patient safety researchers, and community health practitioners. Interdisciplinary studies should clearly relate to these core audiences and fields.