Journal Description
Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Masyarakat is a peer reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Medicine Islamic University of Indonesia since 2023 with the title Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Masyarakat, then used to be Scientific Periodical Journal of Medicine and Public Health as a translation.
Aims
We aim to publish ethically sound and methodologically rigorous scientific research in medicine and public health, including original studies, literature reviews, and case reports.
Scopes
Appropriate subjects for publication in Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Masyarakat include:
- Anatomy
- Allergy and Immunology
- Biomedicine
- Cancer and stem cells
- Cardiovascular
- Cell and molecular biology
- Child health
- Dermatology
- Digital Health
- Epidemiology
- Geriatrics
- Histopathology
- Hospital Administration and Management
- Health Administration
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Management
- Internal medicine
- Microbiology
- Neuro-psychiatric medicine
- Ophthalmology and Oral medicine
- Parasitology, vector biology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Reproductive science
- Surgery, including orthopaedic and urology
This edition has been available online since July 31, 2025. The current issue features a collection of 15 scholarly articles (8 research articles, 3 case reports, and 4 literature reviews) contributed by researchers from 9 distinguished institutions across Indonesia. The contributing affiliations include Universitas Tanjungpura, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Bhayangkara Police Hospital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Universitas YARSI, Universitas Padjadjaran, RSUP dr. Kariadi Semarang, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka.
The articles present a diverse range of medical and public health research, covering topics from clinical studies on ventilator-associated pneumonia to community health interventions and forensic medicine case reports. This issue particularly highlights:
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Public health interventions in primary schools and communities
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Clinical microbiology and antibiotic resistance patterns
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Non-communicable disease management programs
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Medical education and professional identity studies
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Food safety and forensic medicine investigations
The publication demonstrates collaborative research efforts between academic institutions and healthcare facilities, contributing valuable insights to Indonesia's medical and public health knowledge base. All articles underwent rigorous peer review to maintain academic standards and research integrity.
Current Issue
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
This edition has been available online since January 31, 2026. The current issue features a collection of 15 scholarly articles (5 research articles, 4 case reports, and 6 literature reviews) contributed by researchers from 16 distinguished institutions across Indonesia. The contributing affiliations include Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Pakuan, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Diponegoro, Universitas Sebelas Maret, UPN Veteran Jakarta, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Universitas Nahdhatul Ulama Surabaya, and several major teaching hospitals including RSUP Dr. Kariadi and RSUD Dr. Soetomo.
The articles present a diverse range of medical and health research, covering topics from pharmaceutical formulations utilizing natural ingredients to complex forensic investigations and clinical case management. This issue particularly highlights:
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Pharmaceutical innovation and herbal medicine: Studies on transdermal patches, nanosprays, and hepatoprotective effects using local natural resources like Turmeric (Curcuma) and Kersen leaves.
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Forensic medicine and anthropology: Investigations into facial soft tissue thickness (FSTT) for identification, autopsy findings in trauma cases, domestic violence assessments, and skeletal sex determination.
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Clinical case management: Complex cases involving IUD translocation and the management of typhoid fever in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
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Mental health and psychiatry: Literature reviews on eating disorders in type 1 diabetes, suicide risk assessment in forensic contexts, and burnout screening instruments for medical students.
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Microbiology: Comparative analysis of antibiotic susceptibility testing methods.
The publication demonstrates collaborative research efforts between academic institutions and healthcare facilities, contributing valuable insights to Indonesia's medical knowledge base. All articles underwent rigorous peer review to maintain academic standards and research integrity.
Published: 11 February 2026
