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

Focus and Scope

HIJ South America aims to promote innovation, scientific rigor, and collaboration in health and related fields. The journal prioritizes research that bridges the gap between local health needs and global scientific advancements. We publish 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 South America 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 and Medium

• Frequency: HIJ South America is published quarterly, releasing four issues per year.
• Medium: Online, open-access journal.
• Language of Publication: English

Open Access and Copyright

Open Access Policy: All HIJ South America 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 South America 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, Ethics, and Privacy

• Peer Review Process: HIJ South America follows a double-blind peer review procedure. All submissions are evaluated by at least two independent experts to ensure scientific rigor, originality, and regional relevance.
• Ethics Policy: We adhere 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: 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 South America 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 South America operates on a self-sustaining model supported by Article Processing Charges (APCs). No external sponsors influence editorial decisions.

APC Information:

• South American Authors: USD 100
• International Authors: USD 150

Waiver policy available for authors from low-resource settings. (Complete details available on the Author Instructions page.)

Journal History

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