Journal profile
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences
ISSN 2302-1381 · eISSN 2338-4506 · Universitas Padjadjaran · Indonesia
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 25 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences is published by Universitas Padjadjaran. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Physical Activity and Health, Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies and Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases, together about 15.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences (IJIHS) promotes medical research for clinician and others who treat and investigate health and medical problems. The Journal’s mission is to publish peer-reviewed original scientific articles and case reports relevant to clinical medicine and public health research. The first and second issues of IJIHS were published annually in 2013 and 2014. Starting in 2015, the journal adopted a biannual publication schedule, releasing issues in March and September. Since 2025, IJIHS has shifted its publication months to April and October and now features 12 articles per issue. The International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences is published by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia. IJIHS had online published version starting with Vol. 1 No. 1 with ISSN 2302-1381 of its print version and an online version from 2338-4506 under the policy of BRIN. International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences (IJIHS) is accredited by the National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA) and managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology with Second Grade (Peringkat 2, Sinta 2) and accreditation number 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025. Following discussions with our editorial board, beginning with the 2024 issue, IJIHS will exclusively accept clinical research articles and case reports. Submissions from the basic sciences will no longer be accepted. We believe this change will better support clinicians in publishing their research with us.. IJIHS is Abstracted and indexed in Portal Garuda, SINTA, Google Scholar, DRJI, EBSCO host, CiteFactor, BASE, Scilit, Crossref, DOAJ, Asian Citation Index (ACI), etc. We are pleased to inform you that since July 2024, IJIHS has been indexed in the Asean Citation Index (ACI). We would like to thank you for your contributions to our journal that have enabled us to be recognized in the ACI index.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Andri RezaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 21, Taiwan, China 1, United States 1, Japan 1, India 1 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Physical Activity and HealthMedicine5.3%
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesEngineering5.3%
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related DiseasesMedicine5.3%
- Infectious Diseases and TuberculosisMedicine5.3%
- Tuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMedicine4.5%
- Bacterial Infections and VaccinesImmunology and Microbiology4.5%
- Neurosurgical Procedures and ComplicationsMedicine4.5%
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesMedicine3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, Scilit, Crossref, Portal Garuda, SINTA, DRJI, EBSCO host, CiteFactor, BASE, Asian Citation Index (ACI), Asean Citation Index (ACI)Publisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.07OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 235 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| 2025 | 25 | 25 | 19 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 37 |
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 54 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 41 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 32 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | Yes | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- case reportResearch article. Full length clinical, basic medical, and community research.Case reports. Medical and health case reports that need to be disseminated. The fo…Length not stated
- case reportsCase reports. Medical and health case reports that need to be disseminated.Length not stated
- original scientific articlesThe Journal’s mission is to publish peer-reviewed original scientific articles and case reports relevant to clinical medicine and public health research.Length not stated
- research articleResearch article. Full length clinical, basic medical, and community research.Case reports. Medical and health case reports that need to be disseminated. The fo…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- AI use
Use of AI or AI-assisted tools must be appropriately disclosed. Model summary
The use of artificial intelligence or AI-assisted tools has been appropriately disclosed.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Authors and co-authors must complete a Conflict of Interest Declaration form. Model summary
Author and all co-authors should fill in the Conflict of Interest Declaration form.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Names and email addresses entered on the site are used only for the journal's stated purposes and not shared with other parties. Model summary
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Human subjects research requires signed informed consent and ethical approval from an ethical committee. Model summary
Manuscript that contains materials involving human subjects must obtain signed informed consent from the subjects and ethical approval from ethical committee.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Model summary
Authors retain copyright and grant International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to freely share and remix the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Since 2024, only clinical research articles and case reports are accepted; basic sciences submissions are no longer accepted. Model summary
Following discussions with our editorial board, beginning with the 2024 issue, IJIHS will exclusively accept clinical research articles and case reports. Submissions from the basic sciences will no longer be accepted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Padjadjaran
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2302-1381
- Electronic ISSN
- 2338-4506
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (21), Taiwan, China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .