About the Journal

Health Innovation Journal (HIJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal committed to advancing the field of healthcare by disseminating high-quality research, innovations, and transformative practices. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, clinicians, technologists, and policymakers to share evidence-based solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges.

Focus and Scope

HIJ aims to promote innovation, scientific rigor, and global collaboration in health and related fields. The journal publishes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, and expert commentaries in areas including but not limited to:

  • Medicine and Clinical Sciences
  • Public Health and Epidemiology
  • Health Informatics and Digital Health
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Allied Health Sciences (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation sciences, etc.)
  • Nursing and Midwifery
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Health Policy and Health Systems Research
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences in Health
  • Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences
  • Laboratory and Diagnostic Sciences
  • Mental Health and Psychological Sciences
  • Biostatistics and Medical Research Methodology
  • Environmental and Occupational Health

HIJ provides a scholarly environment for early-career and senior researchers to disseminate their findings, engage with new scientific ideas, and contribute to the advancement of health sciences both locally and globally.

Frequency

HIJ is published quarterly, releasing four issues per year.

Medium

HIJ is an online, open-access journal.

Language of Publication: English

Open Access Policy

All HIJ articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, or link to full texts without permission, provided proper citation is given.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting HIJ a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute it under CC BY 4.0. Authors must obtain permissions for any reused copyrighted material.

Peer Review Process

HIJ follows a double-blind peer review procedure. All submissions are evaluated by at least two independent experts to ensure scientific rigor, originality, and relevance. The editorial board oversees ethical conduct and timely communication.

Ethics and Publication Policy

HIJ adheres to the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Studies involving human or animal subjects must include institutional ethical approval and informed consent documentation.

Privacy Statement

HIJ protects the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data collected during submission or registration is used exclusively for editorial purposes and will not be shared except as required for indexing or compliance.

Archiving Policy

HIJ ensures long-term digital preservation through:

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

This safeguards continuous access to published content.

Sponsorship & Funding

HIJ operates on a self-sustaining model supported by Article Processing Charges (APCs) and institutional support from NMRC. No external sponsors influence editorial decisions.

APC Information:

  • National authors: PKR 30,000
  • International authors: USD 150
  • Waiver policy available

(Complete details available on the Author Instructions page.)

Journal History

HIJ was launched in 2025 in Pakistan with the vision of becoming a leading voice in global health innovation. The journal is managed by an independent editorial board comprising national and international experts in healthcare, research, and policy.