About the Journal: International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR_ORG)

Introduction
The International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR_ORG) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal established to provide an inclusive platform for the dissemination of high-quality research across health-related and rehabilitation-focused disciplines. The journal is committed to publishing scientifically sound, methodologically rigorous, and ethically conducted work that contributes meaningfully to academic discourse and professional practice. IJHR_ORG serves as a vital conduit for knowledge exchange, supporting the translation of evidence into improved clinical outcomes and health systems.

Aims and Objectives
Aims:
To establish a premier, globally accessible scholarly resource that advances knowledge in healthcare sciences, rehabilitation practices, public health, and allied fields. IJHR_ORG is dedicated to fostering the development and dissemination of evidence-based research to inform practice, influence policy, and ultimately enhance health, functional capacity, and quality of life across diverse populations.

Objectives:
• Advance Interdisciplinary Scholarship: To foster integrative research that bridges gaps between clinical specialties, rehabilitation sciences, public health, and supportive disciplines, addressing complex health challenges holistically.
• Disseminate Rigorous Research: To uphold and promote academic excellence by publishing original, innovative, and replicable research that meets the highest standards of methodological and ethical integrity.
• Inform and Enhance Professional Practice: To directly impact clinical and community practice by disseminating findings that offer practical insights, novel interventions, and critical evaluations of current methodologies.
• Mentor and Platform Emerging Researchers: To actively support early-career academics and practitioners by providing a respected venue for their work alongside constructive peer-review feedback.
• Inform Health Policy and Systems: To contribute to informed policy-making and health system design by publishing research that analyzes service delivery models, outcomes, and rehabilitation frameworks.
• Cultivate Global Academic Collaboration: To encourage international research partnerships and cross-cultural dialogue by providing an open-access platform for a worldwide community of scholars and professionals.
• Uphold Uncompromising Ethical Standards: To ensure all published work adheres to internationally recognized guidelines for research and publication ethics, maintaining trust in the scholarly record.
• Guarantee Unrestricted Knowledge Access: To remove barriers to knowledge by operating under a full open-access model, ensuring immediate and free availability of all published content to readers globally.

Scope
IJHR_ORG welcomes submissions that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of health, function, and well-being. The journal's multidisciplinary scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
• Rehabilitation Sciences and Outcomes: Research on interventions for physical, cognitive, and psychosocial rehabilitation following injury, illness, or disability, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and vocational rehabilitation.
• Clinical and Medical Sciences: Investigations into disease mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, therapeutic innovations, and clinical trials relevant to patient care across the lifespan.
• Public, Community, and Preventative Health: Studies focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, community-based interventions, and strategies to address health disparities.
• Allied Health Professions: Research highlighting the roles and evidence-based practices of nursing, dietetics, speech-language pathology, audiology, radiography, and other allied health fields.
• Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Health: Explorations of the biopsychosocial model, including mental health, health behavior, patient experience, social determinants of health, and cultural competence in care.
• Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies: Development and evaluation of technological innovations, adaptive equipment, digital health tools, and environmental modifications that promote independence and participation.
• Health Systems, Policy, and Education: Analysis of service delivery models, health economics, policy evaluation, interprofessional education, and workforce development in health and rehabilitation contexts.
• Methodological and Analytical Advances: Papers presenting novel research methodologies, measurement tools, outcome assessments, or data analysis techniques pertinent to the field.

Submission and Peer-Review Process
IJHR_ORG invites submissions from the global research community. All manuscripts are subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process managed through our online submission system to ensure impartiality, scholarly quality, and relevance. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts electronically via the journal's website at https://insightsjhr.org. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the editorial office at orgjournaljhr@gmail.com.

Waiver Policy
In line with our commitment to equitable access to publishing, IJHR_ORG offers a partial or full waiver of the article publication fee for authors who demonstrate genuine financial hardship or who are based in low-income economies. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be made prior to or at the time of manuscript submission.

Open Access and Archiving
IJHR_ORG is a full open-access journal. All published content is freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. The journal ensures the permanent archival and accessibility of all articles through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP-PN).

Join Our Scholarly Community
We actively encourage researchers, clinicians, and academics to contribute their work to IJHR_ORG. By submitting your research, you will be sharing your insights with a worldwide audience dedicated to advancing health and rehabilitation sciences. For submission guidelines and to begin the process, please visit our website.