About the Journal

Journal of Health Professions and Practice (MEDICA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by PT Litera Integra Nusantara. The journal provides an international platform for the dissemination of high-quality original research articles, review papers, educational studies, and professional practice studies that advance scientific knowledge and professional practice in nursing, midwifery, and pharmacy.

The journal focuses specifically on the development of knowledge, practice, education, competencies, and professional skills within nursing, midwifery, and pharmacy. The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, educational studies, professional practice studies, and relevant case studies in nursing, midwifery, and pharmacy, including their respective areas of education, practice, research, competency development, and professional innovation. Interdisciplinary and interprofessional studies involving these three disciplines are also welcome.

The journal is published in electronic (online) format with a frequency of three issues per year, released in January, May, and September. The inaugural issue is scheduled for publication in September 2026. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, academic integrity, ethical integrity, and relevance to the journal's scope.

MEDICA is a distinctive journal name associated with health and healthcare professions and is not an acronym. Journal of Health Professions and Practice defines the journal's focus on nursing, midwifery, and pharmacy, particularly their scientific knowledge, education, competencies, skills, and professional practice.

This journal is managed by Litera Publishing and published by PT Litera Integra Nusantara, legally registered under Decree No. AHU-0036894.AH.01.01/2026.

Journal Description

Journal Title : Journal of Health Professions and Practice
Initials : MEDICA
Frequency : 3 issues per year (January, May & September)
DOI Prefix : 10.67580
Online ISSN : XXXX-XXXX
Editor-in-Chief : Istifadatul Ilmiya
Managed by : Litera Publishing
Publisher : PT Litera Integra Nusantara