Call for Papers & Photo Essays: Special Issue on “Youth, Resilience & Community Health in a Changing World”

2025-07-10
“Youth, Resilience & Community Health in a Changing World”

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025 | Publication Date: August 31, 2025

Overview

In recognition of global health observances this August—including World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), International Youth Day (August 12), and World Humanitarian Day (August 19)—Global Health Management Journal (GHMJ) announces a Special Issue titled:

“Youth, Resilience & Community Health in a Changing World”

This issue will feature evidence-based research, field innovations, and policy insights that highlight the role of youth, family structures, and community systems in building resilient and equitable health outcomes. We welcome work across diverse settings, especially those affected by crisis, inequality, or rapid transformation.

Why This Topic Matters

Today’s global health landscape is shaped by interconnected challenges—climate change, conflict, pandemics, digital shifts, and economic uncertainty. Youth are often among the most affected, yet they also hold transformative power to reshape health systems from the ground up.

Simultaneously, community health resilience, including support for maternal and child health, mental health, and local knowledge systems, is increasingly seen as a frontline defense during emergencies.

By focusing on youth empowerment and grassroots health systems, this issue seeks to advance the understanding of how communities can recover stronger, faster, and more equitably—and how health strategies can be inclusive of both tradition and innovation.

Suggested Sub-Themes & Descriptions
  • Community-Based Breastfeeding and Maternal Nutrition Initiatives
    Interventions that support breastfeeding practices and maternal nutrition, especially within family and village-based health systems.
  • Youth Leadership in Health Innovation and Response
    Programs where youth lead or co-design health campaigns, peer education, or grassroots public health initiatives.
  • Inclusive Systems for Adolescents and Vulnerable Youth
    Research on school health programs, disability-inclusive services, or youth-specific policies that promote access and well-being.
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Young People
    Studies focused on trauma recovery, stress management, and support structures for adolescents in post-crisis contexts.
  • Community Resilience and Health Education During Crises
    How community knowledge, traditional practices, or peer educators help sustain health services during disasters or disruptions.
  • Digital Health Tools for Youth Engagement and Outreach
    Innovations such as mobile apps, chatbots, or online education platforms used to engage youth in health literacy and care.
  • Equity-Focused Humanitarian Health Systems
    Evaluations of programs or policies that provide health access to refugee populations, displaced families, or underserved youth.
  • Climate Change and Community Health Preparedness
    Strategies to prepare youth and communities to cope with heatwaves, floods, pollution, or food insecurity.
Submission Guidelines

All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Authors are encouraged to review the journal's general author guidelines available on our website (https://publications.inschool.id/index.php/ghmj/authorguideline) before submission.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the editorial office at: GHMJ@inschool.id

Let us spotlight the resilience, innovation, and leadership that arise from youth and community-driven health solutions!