This edition has been available online since July 31, 2026. The current issue features a collection of 15 scholarly articles (8 research articles, 1 case report, and 6 literature reviews) contributed by researchers affiliated with Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Universitas Diponegoro, Puskesmas Tegalombo — Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Pacitan, and affiliated healthcare facilities.
The articles present a diverse range of medical and health research, covering topics from mental health and psychosocial determinants to pharmaceutical formulations, occupational health, forensic medicine, and clinical care systems. This issue particularly highlights:
- Mental health and psychosocial studies: Investigations into postpartum depression risk factors among mothers in Cepu District, differences in depression and social support between congenital and acquired physical disability groups, the impact of substitute parenting on emotion regulation and temper tantrums in preschoolers, the influence of academic service quality on student satisfaction at FK UII, and the benefits of the Revolusi Taqwa 7.0 religious enrichment program for medical students.
- Pharmaceutical and experimental research: SPF analysis of pineapple peel (Ananas comosus) extract serum formulation, investigation of packaged beverage effects on blood pressure in animal models, and a literature review on the wound-healing potential of Euphorbia tirucalli extract.
- Occupational and environmental health: Risk factor analysis of irritant contact dermatitis among rice mill workers in Jatibarang District, Indramayu, and an evaluation of Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) effectiveness combined with booklet-based education for tuberculosis management in a rural district of Pacitan, East Java.
- Forensic and legal medicine: A case report on forensic examination findings in child sodomy cases from Universitas Diponegoro, literature reviews on bullying in medical education as a human rights violation under Indonesian Law No. 1/2023, integrated service systems for victims of violence against women and children in hospitals, and the implications of Presidential Regulation No. 59/2024 on health insurance coverage for crime victims.
- Clinical assessment systems: A review of scoring systems for evaluating critically ill patient outcomes in Indonesian Intensive Care Units.
The publication demonstrates collaborative research efforts between academic institutions, primary healthcare facilities, and district health authorities, 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.
Published: 1 August 2026
