About the Journal

Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR)

ISSN: 3007-2948

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

A High-Impact Platform for Advancing Evidence-Based Healthcare Research

The Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and clinical practice across the vast landscape of health, rehabilitation, and allied sciences. Established with a commitment to scientific rigor, editorial excellence, research integrity, and global accessibility, IJHR serves as a trusted platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers seeking to disseminate high-quality evidence that shapes modern healthcare delivery.

IJHR publishes cutting-edge research that advances understanding in clinical sciences, rehabilitation interventions, applied health sciences, preventive medicine, multidisciplinary healthcare, and emerging technologies. By integrating rigorous peer review, transparent editorial practices, and strong ethical foundations, the journal ensures that each published article contributes meaningfully to the global body of scientific knowledge.

IJHR is published by Health and Research Insights, a Pakistan-based academic publisher committed to supporting sustainable, ethical, and equitable dissemination of scholarly work. The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, allowing widespread dissemination while preserving the originality and integrity of published works.

Commitment to Global Standards

In alignment with international scholarly publishing norms, IJHR adheres to guidelines and principles established by:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
  • Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA)
  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Principles of Best Practice
  • Crossref Membership Standards
  • FAIR Data Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)

These affiliations and standards reflect the journal’s commitment to transparency, accountability, reproducibility, and responsible open-access publishing.

Editorial Mission

IJHR seeks to bridge gaps between scientific evidence, clinical practice, policy formulation, and community health needs. The journal prioritizes research that:

  • Improves patient outcomes, functional independence, and quality of life.
  • Strengthens multidisciplinary rehabilitation practices across the lifespan.
  • Promotes evidence-based decision-making in clinical and community settings.
  • Facilitates knowledge translation from research to practice.
  • Encourages ethical, responsible, and equitable research conduct.

As a global platform, IJHR welcomes submissions from all regions of the world, embracing cultural, methodological, and disciplinary diversity.

Editorial Structure and Scholarly Governance

The journal is supported by a highly qualified Editorial Board, comprising experts in health sciences, rehabilitation, medical education, clinical research, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical technology. Editorial functions follow a structured hierarchy involving:

  • Editor-in-Chief
  • Managing Editor
  • Section Editors
  • Editorial Advisory Board
  • Peer Reviewers with content-specific expertise

Each role is governed by clearly defined criteria and responsibilities to ensure objectivity, scholarly stewardship, and editorial transparency.

Publication Model

IJHR is fully open access, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. This model supports global dissemination of health research, especially benefiting:

  • Researchers in low-resource settings
  • Healthcare professionals seeking updated evidence
  • Students and trainees in academic programs
  • Policymakers and institutions shaping health systems
  • Caregivers, advocacy groups, and community organizations

By removing paywalls, IJHR advocates for equitable knowledge access, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and strengthening research ecosystems globally.

 

AIMS AND SCOPE

Aims

The primary aims of IJHR are to:

  1. Advance Evidence-Based Research
    Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific work that pushes boundaries in rehabilitation, allied health, medical sciences, prevention, and health technology.
  2. Promote Multidisciplinary Collaboration
    Bring together diverse health professionals—including physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, speech-language pathologists, dieticians, biomedical scientists, psychologists, nurses, and public health experts—to foster research synergy.
  3. Strengthen Clinical Practice and Healthcare Delivery
    Support translational research that directly contributes to improving patient care, functional outcomes, and community health.
  4. Support Innovation and Emerging Fields
    Encourage publications on modern healthcare technologies, genomic medicine, artificial intelligence, digital rehabilitation, telehealth, and personalized care.
  5. Enhance Policy, Education, and Health Systems Research
    Publish research that informs policymakers, educators, and healthcare leaders about system effectiveness, resource utilization, and population health patterns.
  6. Ensure Ethical and Responsible Publishing
    Uphold the highest ethical standards, emphasizing transparency, originality, reproducibility, and integrity.
  7. Facilitate Global Participation
    Provide opportunities for established scholars, early-career researchers, and students—especially from underserved regions—to disseminate valuable scientific contributions.

 

Scope

IJHR welcomes submissions across a broad spectrum of topics, reflecting the diverse nature of contemporary health sciences:

  1. Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Assistive Technology Development
  • Neurorehabilitation and cognitive rehabilitation
  • Geriatric and pediatric rehabilitation
  • Sports rehabilitation and athletic performance
  1. Allied and Applied Health Sciences
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Anesthesia Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering and Health Technology
  1. Clinical and Medical Sciences
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Internal medicine and chronic disease management
  • Pain management
  • Neurological conditions
  • Cardiopulmonary sciences
  • Orthopedic and surgical sciences
  • Community and family medicine
  1. Public Health, Health Promotion, and Preventive Medicine
  • Health education and behavior change
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental health
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Digital health and telemedicine practices
  1. Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
  • Pharmacology and drug development
  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Genomics, precision medicine, and molecular diagnostics
  1. Health Policy, Systems, and Education
  • Health policy analysis
  • Clinical guidelines and implementation science
  • Evidence-based teaching and curriculum design
  • Interprofessional education
  • Quality assurance and healthcare management

The journal accepts:

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
  • Scoping Reviews
  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Special Communications
  • Commentaries and Opinions
  • Letters to the Editor

This wide coverage ensures that IJHR remains a comprehensive repository for multidisciplinary research.