ISSN 2580-9296 (ONLINE) GHMJ (Global Health Management Journal) is an open-access, triannual, peer-reviewed, online journal with a strong emphasize on health and applied science in health. Authors are welcomed to submit original research paper, systematic review, best practice, perspectives, and photo essay in health-related topics to our journal. Registered since 19 June 2017 under the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia , the journal is published by Yayasan Aliansi Cendekiawan Indonesia Thailand, also known as Indonesian Scholars' Alliance, based in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. To expand the user's engagement, the journal is indexed by Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ), Google Scholar, OCLC WorldCat, and Portal Garuda Indonesia Publication Index. The metadata is archived at the Index Copernicus International. The last publication is updated at JournalTOCs and Scilit (a comprehensive and open-access scholarly database developed and maintained by MDPI). All our published papers have been stored in Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex, significantly enhancing their visibility and citation potential through AI-driven discoverability. Everyone is invited to submit an article at any time (no deadline for submission). Once the article is editorially accepted, it will be published as Online First before inclusion in an issue. GHMJ does not receive articles via email. For more information regarding paper submission and publication policy, please visit our guidelines For Author in our website. We also invite scholars and practitioners to join us as peer review with criteria as stated in our For Peer Reviewers page. We are a member of Crossref, therefore, Authors of GHMJ (Global Health Management Journal) can claim their published articles at Base Search and connect it with their ORCID. Also, visit GHMJ's online catalogs from universities and librarian overseas. Authors may use this manuscript template when preparing their paper (check submission checklist). ------------------------------------------------------------- The Global Health Management Journal (GHMJ) welcome high-quality, original research articles, reviews, photo essays, and case studies that contribute to advancements in the following categories: Health Promotion for Children, Youth, and Families, Health Services, Media, Management, and Policy, Health Education, Intervention, and Systems, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Health Behavior, and Public Health, Women's, Nursing, and Midwifery Health, Mental Health and Well-being, Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety, Applied Science Related to Health Development, Medical Technology and Applications. The Global Health Management Journal (GHMJ) does not receive articles via email, but only through the OJS System. For more information regarding paper submission and publication policy, please visit our guidelines For Author in our website. We also invite scholars and practitioners to join us as peer review with criteria as stated in our For Peer Reviewers page. As 21 August 2025 to 10 January 2026 (Updated on doi.org/10.35898/ghmj-831325) Acceptance Rate : 47 % Days to First Editorial Decision : 39 days Days to accept : 88 days ================================================================ VOL. 9, NO. 1 (2026): ONLINE FIRST This Online First edition is featuring selected and double-blind peer-reviewed papers for the upcoming edition of Global Health Management Journal : Vol. 9, No. 1 (2026). Everyone is invited to submit an article at any time (no deadline for submission). Once the article is editorially accepted, it will be published as Online First before inclusion in an issue. GUEST EDITORIAL Stronger at Every Age: Together Against Non-Communicable Diseases Ajeigbe Olufunke Florence (PhD), Hawawu Hussein (PhD), Doegah Phidelia Theresa (Ph.D.), Andrew Matchado (MBBS, PhD), & Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga (PhD). Innovations for Increasing Awareness of Sexual and Gender-Related Violence Dr. Innocent Besigye, Dr. Anna Kabona, & Dr. Brenda Tusubira.
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Global Health Education for Youth: A Humanitarian Priority
Section: Editorial Categories: Health Promotion for Children, Youth, and Families, Health Education, Intervention, and Systems Keywords: adolescent, Breastfeeding initiation, Global Health Innovation Subjects: adolescents, breastfeeding, Health Impacts There may not seem to be an obvious link between the focus of the three events this issue is recognizing. However, in the context of global health and the journals’ mission statement of “shaping a more resilient, inclusive & youth-empowered future” there is a connection. World Breastfeeding Week aims to raise awareness and encourage more women to breastfeed, International Youth Day focuses on an age group which includes ‘the parents of tomorrow,’ and Humanitarian day pays tribute to humanitarian workers who have given their lives and suffered injuries in the course of their work, including those actively campaigning for the rights of women and girls in the face of gender inequity. In this context, enabling more mothers to breastfeed would bring considerable health and social benefits, youth are key ‘target audience’ to engage and educate on the positive impact breastfeeding can have on their future infants’ lives, and a global humanitarian aim is to balance traditional social norms that favor gender inequity, including those that negatively impact the ability of mothers to breastfeed. Published: 30 August 2025.
Health Promotion for Children, Youth, and Families
Health Education, Intervention, and Systems
Copyright (c) 2025 Prof. Andrew John Macnab http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
For the Love of Sisi: Peer Support and Friendship in Navigating Health Adversity
Section: Perspectives Categories: Health Education, Intervention, and Systems Keywords: Health adversity, Peer support, Empowerment, Identity, Meaning-making Subjects: Global Health Strategies Disciplines: Social Sciences and Humanities Health adversity, whether due to chronic illness, disability, or severe medical conditions, often leads to emotional, social, and psychological challenges. While much research has focused on clinical care, growing attention is paid to peer support and friendship as crucial non-clinical resources. The experience of Sisi, a person living through health adversity, offers an illustrative case of how love and social connection can play a transformative role in coping and resilience, even if it is for a short while. This paper explores the importance of peer support and friendship in enhancing empowerment, maintaining personal identity, and encouraging meaning-making during health-related adversity. It seeks to contribute knowledge on how social relationships function as sources of emotional comfort and as mechanisms that enable individuals to reframe their experience and maintain a strong sense of self in times of illness. The narratives show that peer support and friendship are essential facilitators of psychological empowerment, assisting individuals in feeling more in control and competent even in the face of adversity. Relationships with peers protect identity by affirming personal narratives beyond the illness. Furthermore, they act as informal support systems that augment medical interventions, frequently improving quality of life and psychological resilience. Peer connection can assist individuals in viewing illness not merely as a medical experience but as a collective human experience characterized by connection and meaning. The insights underscore the necessity for more comprehensive, person-centered strategies in health care that acknowledge love, friendship, and social connection as vital elements of recovery and resilience.
Copyright (c) 2025 Prof. Velisiwe Gasa, Prof. Noma Madikizela-Madiya, Prof. Mishack Thiza Gumbo, Prof. Meahabo Dinah Magano, Dr. Enid Pitsoane, Prof. Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu, Prof. Soul Shava (RIP), Dr. Khabonina Grace Nkumane, Prof. Pertunia Rebotile Machaisa, Dr. Thembi Phala, Dr. Loyiso Luvalo, Prof. Abraham Motlhabane, Dr. Sibusiso Ntshangase http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Soul Stunting in Higher Education: Four Case Narratives from the Campus Counseling Room in Indonesia
Section: Research Articles Categories: Health Education, Intervention, and Systems Keywords: Soul stunting, Emotional discernment, Tacit knowledge, Family engagement Subjects: Stunting , Student-Centred, Higher education, Counseling Disciplines: Educational Psychology, Counseling Background: Soul stunting is a term used by the researcher to describe the arrested growth of a student’s inner life, characterized by difficulties in managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and responding wisely to life’s challenges. As both researcher and counselor, the author engaged directly with the participants in a real counseling setting, allowing for an authentic observation and intervention in their soul development. This condition often originates in family upbringing patterns and can persist into university years, affecting academic engagement, social relationships, and career readiness. While conceptual discussions on emotional intelligence and student development are abundant, most remain theoretical or survey-based, with limited impact on real behavioral change. The present study addresses that gap through an action-oriented, practice-based approach. The aim of the present study is to explore the phenomenon of soul stunting among university students through four real case narratives from the campus counseling room, focusing on five dimensions of soul development: emotional maturity, empathy, the ability to build healthy relationships, reflective rather than reactive thinking, and effective problem-solving. It also demonstrates how emotionally intelligent communication can serve as an effective strategy for restoring and strengthening these aspects of students’ soul development. Methods: This qualitative case study was conducted through real counseling experiences in diverse natural settings, including campus counseling rooms, cafés, practice fields, public spaces, social media, and WhatsApp conversations. The counselor, bringing more than two decades of cultivating emotionally intelligent communication skills, particularly through emotional discernment, served as the primary instrument for data collection and interpretation. Data were gathered through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and reflective field notes. Ethical considerations included concealing participant identities and omitting formal informed consent to preserve the natural flow of interactions and avoid behavioral manipulation. Results: Analysis of four authentic counseling narratives revealed that emotional discernment, as a form of tacit knowledge, plays a pivotal role in identifying, addressing, and transforming soul stunting. Conclusion: Findings offer practical implications for campus counseling services, policy-making, and family-based interventions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Yeyentimalla, S.Kep., Ns., M.Si. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Making School-Based Children’s Mental Health Screening A National Priority in Post-War Liberia
Section: Perspectives Categories: Health Promotion for Children, Youth, and Families, Mental Health and Well-being Keywords: Children’s mental health, School-based screening, Early identification, Post-war, Liberia Subjects: School-based children mental health Disciplines: Public Health, child health, Child development Children’s mental health remains one of Liberia’s most urgent and under-addressed public health challenges. Post-war trauma, extreme poverty, and inadequate infrastructure have exposed millions of children to emotional and behavioral risks, yet Liberia lacks a national policy framework for early identification and intervention. Despite the national mental health policy commitments, the implementation of school-based mental health services has been limited and fragmented. The purpose of this opinion-based policy perspective is to emphasize the magnitude of children’s mental health problems in Liberia, explain the importance of school-based universal mental health screening as a potential early identification and intervention approach, and provide possible recommendations to implement universal screening approach as a national priority to promote children’s mental health for optimum lifelong functioning. To conclude, a series of short-, medium-, and long-term policy recommendations, centered on intersectoral coordination, culturally adapted screening tools, teacher training, and national monitoring systems, are proposed based on international evidence and grounded in local realities. The recommendations highlight sustainable actions to integrate mental health screening into routine school operations, strengthen early identification, and improve the long-term cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being of the next generation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Peter C. Dossen, MA. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Toxic Inequities: The Global Health Burden of Pesticide Exports to Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Section: Review Categories: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Keywords: Banned pesticides, Export regulation, LMICs, Structural violence, Rotterdam Convention Subjects: Pesticide regulation, Global health governance, Health inequity, Structural violence, Environmental health Disciplines: Global Health, Public Health Policy, Environmental Health, Health Systems Background: The continued export of banned pesticides from high-income countries (HICs) to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains a critical yet under-addressed global health issue. These hazardous chemicals are legally shipped to nations with weaker regulatory frameworks. As a result, workers and communities in LMICs face disproportionate exposure to toxic substances that contribute to acute poisoning, developmental disorders, and chronic disease. Aims: This paper examines the international trade of banned pesticides through view of global health equity and frames these practices as a form of structural violence that endangers LMIC populations and violates the right to health. Methods: This qualitative study uses document and policy analysis of international trade records, legal frameworks, and public health literature. It outlines the legal mechanisms and policy gaps, such as the weaknesses of the Rotterdam Convention and the permissiveness of export laws in the EU, U.S., and Switzerland that enable the ongoing flow of hazardous substances. Results: Pulling on case studies, epidemiological evidence, and international human rights frameworks, the paper investigates the health impacts of pesticide exposure and highlights the ethical failures related to current trade practices. Conclusion: Our synthesis foregrounds the research gap and advances a rights-based, structural-violence framing that clarifies the policy mandate. We suggest aligning export bans with domestic prohibitions, strengthening Rotterdam prior-informed-consent and enforcement, and financing transitions to IPM, biopesticides, and agroecology in LMIC supply chains.
Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Copyright (c) 2025 Steven Shin, Haejin Jung http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Evaluation of The Implementation of Sharia-Based Pharmaceutical Service Standards (A Qualitative Case Study)
Section: Research Articles Categories: Health Services, Media, Management, and Policy Keywords: Sharia Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services, SERVQUAL, Qualitative Research Subjects: Sharia Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services, SERVQUAL, Qualitative Research Disciplines: Pharmacy, Health Service Background: National health laws and best practices from other countries have helped Indonesia set standards for pharmaceutical services. However, there is still limited research on the application of Sharia principles in pharmacy services, particularly within community pharmacies. These standards are based on ideas from the Quran, Hadith, and fatwas from well-known Islamic scholars. They put these ideas into action by making sure that medicines don't contain any illegal substances, being sensitive to gender issues, and providing services that respect patients' dignity, as Islamic teachings say they should. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the implementation of Sharia-based pharmaceutical service standards through a qualitative case study at the Muhammadiyah Charity Education Pharmacy. This pharmacy's unique role as an integrated platform for pharmacy education, community service, and the application of Islamic values makes it an appropriate context for examining the implementation of Sharia-compliant pharmaceutical services. Methods: A qualitative case study design was used, involving observations and semi-structured interviews. NVivo 12 software was employed for thematic and cluster analysis. Data were coded inductively by independent researchers and validated through consensus. Pearson correlation coefficients were used to identify the strongest relationships between service quality items. The informants involved were 1 pharmacist and 3 pharmaceuticals technical staff. Results: Reliability, responsiveness, empathy, tangibles, and assurance are the themes that emerged from this study. The studies found that in the reliability dimension, fulfilling order service and distributor reliability showed the highest correlation (r=0.98), emphasizing the importance of commitment and trust in sharia-based service. In the responsiveness dimension, the most significant relationship (r=1.00) emerged between complaint resolution and clear division of duties, reflecting the role of communication and accountability. For assurance, the highest correlation (r=0.96) indicated the critical role of clear, understandable information in building trust. The empathy dimension revealed that prioritizing humanity and non-discriminatory service (r=0.52) aligned closely with the values of justice and compassion. Lastly, in the tangibles (physical) dimension, the presence of a patient prayer space showed a strong link to perceptions of cleanliness and professionalism (r=0.67), although implementation was still limited. Conclusion: By combining Islamic ethical principles with service quality metrics, the application of sharia-based service standards in pharmaceutical care improves patient satisfaction. However, some aspects still need improvement, especially the physical facilities and assurance under heavy workload. These findings provide insightful guidance on how to develop appropriate interventions, such as training programs, SOPs, and infrastructure modifications, to ensure pharmaceutical services comply with Sharia law while improving overall service quality for lawmakers, educational institutions, and businesses providing Islamic-based pharmaceutical services.
Health Services, Media, Management, and Policy
Sharia Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services, SERVQUAL, Qualitative Research
Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. apt. Elmiawati Latifah, M.Sc., Dr. apt. Prasojo Pribadi, M.Sc., Dr. apt. Heni Lutfiyati, M.Sc., Cut Dewi Bunga, S.Farm. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Relationship between Characteristics with Medication Adherence and Quality of Life among the Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at the Cirebon City Community Lung Health Center, Indonesia
Section: Research Articles Categories: Epidemiology, Nutrition, Health Behavior, and Public Health Keywords: Characteristics, Medication adherence, Quality of life, Pulmonary tuberculosis patients Disciplines: basic medicine, internal medicine, public health, pharmacology Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis germ. Adherence to medication is a key factor in successful treatment and efforts to improve the quality of life of TB patients. Aims: Analyzing the relationship between characteristics with medication adherence and quality of life of pulmonary TB patients at the Cirebon City Community Lung Health Center. Methods: This study used an analytic observation method with a Cross Sectional design. The measuring instruments used were medical records and questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability, with a total of 131 respondents of pulmonary TB patients at the Cirebon City Community Lung Health Center (BKPM). Results : The most common characteristics were adult age 90.8%, female gender 56.5%, secondary education 50.4%, student 28.2%, length of treatment at the advanced stage 59.5%, adherent to taking medication 87.0%, good quality of life 54.2%. Based on the Chi-Square test, the relationship between characteristics and drug compliance from age p-value=0.189, gender p-value=0.320, education p-value=0.447, occupation p-value=0.594, length of treatment p-value=0.014. The relationship between characteristics and quality of life from age p-value=0.688, gender p-value=0.550, education p-value=0.838, occupation p-value=0.519, length of treatment p-value=0.604. Based on the logistic regression test, the relationship between characteristics and drug compliance from age p-value=0.058, length of treatment p-value=0.006. Conclusion: There is no relationship between age, gender, education, and occupation with medication adherence (p>0.05). Whereas in the length of treatment there is a relationship with adherence to taking medication. There is no relationship between characteristics and quality of life of pulmonary TB patients (p>0.05). The characteristic most associated with adherence to taking medication is length of treatment (p=0.006). Future researchers are advised to explore other factors that may be related to medication adherence and quality of life in patients with pulmonary TB.
Epidemiology, Nutrition, Health Behavior, and Public Health
Copyright (c) 2025 Asri Permata Dewi., S.Ked, dr. Niklah Zaidah, M.Biomed., apt. Sri Marfuati, M.Farm. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Effect of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Avocado Peel (Persea americana Mill.) on Total Cholesterol Levels in Hypercholesterolemic Wistar Rats
Section: Research Articles Categories: Applied science related to health development Keywords: Hypercholesterolemia, Ethyl acetate fraction, Avocado peel, Persea americana Mill. Subjects: hypercholesterolemia, avocado peel, ethyl acetate fraction, persea americana Mill. Disciplines: Medicine Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a condition that can increase the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity and other health problems. The ethyl acetate fraction of avocado peel offers a novel approach by isolating key bioactive compounds while separating them from other components, focusing on the desired properties of compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, and phenolics, which are well-known for their antihyperlipidemic effects. Aims: To analyze the effect of ethyl acetate fraction of avocado peel (Persea americana Mill.) on total cholesterol levels of Wistar white rats with hypercholesterolemia. Methods: This study was experimental with a pre and post test with control group design using 20 male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) of the Wistar strain that had been fed high-fat feed for 14 days and divided into 5 groups for 7 days of treatment, namely the negative control group that was given only high-fat feed, the positive control group that was given the drug simvastatin 0.18 mg/200gBW, and 3 treatment groups that were given the ethyl acetate fraction of avocado peel with a tiered dose of 100 mg/KgBW, 75 mg/KgBW, and 50 mg/kgBW. The data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA test with a post hoc test Results: The ethyl acetate fraction of avocado fruit peel positively contains alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, and triterpenoids or steroids. The average reduction in total cholesterol levels is 19.5 mg/dL (p < 0.05) at a dose of 100 mg/kgBW, 17.5 mg/dL (p < 0.05) at a dose of 75 mg/kgBW, and 13 mg/dL (p < 0.05) at a dose of 50 mg/kgBW. Conclusion: The ethyl acetate fraction of avocado peel is effective in reducing total cholesterol levels with an effective dose of 100 mg/kgBW. With an effective dose of 100 mg/kg body weight that has been established, subsequent research can focus on the development of more stable and efficient formulations for clinical applications. The effect of lowering cholesterol levels is associated with the content of secondary metabolite compounds contained in the ethyl acetate fraction of avocado peels, namely flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, triterpenoids and steroids.
Applied science related to health development
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Drug Resistant Profile among the Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Waled General Hospital, Cirebon Regency, Indonesia
Section: Research Articles Categories: Epidemiology, Nutrition, Health Behavior, and Public Health Keywords: Drug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (DR-TB), Patient Profile, MDR-TB prevalence, Comorbidities Subjects: Drug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (DR-TB), Patient Profile, Drug Resistance, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis Disciplines: pulmonology and respiratory medicine, interna medicine, medical education Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, most commonly affecting the lungs. Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a TB disease resistant to one or more anti-tuberculosis drugs. In a global report in 2022, Indonesia ranked 5th for the burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), and in the tuberculosis information system (SITB) data in West Java is one of the provinces with TB-RO case finding coverage that exceeds the national target with a percentage of 78%. Aim: To determine the profile of drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients at Waled General Hospital, Cirebon Regency between 2022 and 2023. Methods: This study used a retrospective descriptive method. Sampling was done using a total sampling technique, and a sample of 43 respondents was obtained. Data were collected through medical records and tuberculosis information system (SITB) and then analyzed by univariate statistics without comparisons or association tests. Results: Based on socio-demographic characteristics, the majority of patients aged 46-55 years were 12(27.9%), patients with the most gender were male totaling 29(67.4%), patients with the most recent education were elementary school and high school had the same number of 15(34.9%), most patients' occupations were working at 32(74.4%). The most common classification of DR-TB is MDR-TB, totaling 35(81.4%), the history of previous tuberculosis treatment is mostly new patients at 18(41.3%), and most patients do not have comorbidities totaling 19(44.2%). Conclusion: The profile of patients with DR-TB based on socio-demographics at Waled General Hospital, Cirebon between 2022 and 2023 is mainly aged 19-59 years with the most gender is male, the last education of elementary and high school has the same number, most patients work. Most patients with previous TB treatment histories were new, and most did not have comorbidities. A comprehensive approach to DR-TB control should incorporate; public education on treatment adherence, enhanced case management and surveillance, and consistent application of molecular diagnostics. Such measures may effectively decrease DR-TB prevalence and associated mortality. This study further highlights the importance of TB awareness and environmental hygiene in Indonesia's ongoing TB elimination efforts.
Drug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (DR-TB)
Copyright (c) 2025 Desy Syafira Santoso., S.Ked, Dwi Rosa Eka Agustina., dr., SP.P, Nihayatul Amaliyah., dr., Sp.PD http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Public Knowledge about Wolbachia-Aedes Technology: A Survey among Cirebon City Residents, Indonesia
Section: Research Articles Categories: Epidemiology, Nutrition, Health Behavior, and Public Health Keywords: Aedes aegypti, Dengue, Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Knowledge, Wolbachia-Aedes technology Subjects: Aedes aegypti, Dengue, infectious diseases, Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Wolbachia-Aedes technology Disciplines: Epidemiology, Tropical diseases, Infectious diseases, Public health Background: Wolbachia-Aedes technology is one of the innovations in reducing dengue fever incidence in Indonesia. Its implementation may be limited by insufficient public knowledge, as low awareness can reduce community acceptance and participation in Wolbachia-Aedes technology, both of which are essential for the technology’s effectiveness. Aims: To determine the public knowledge about Wolbachia-Aedes technology and the associated factors in Cirebon City residents, Indonesia. Methods: This is an observational study with a cross-sectional approach that was conducted in Cirebon City Health Centers (Puskesmas) between June and July 2024, using a cluster random sampling technique. Cirebon City residents who visited Puskesmas and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited as samples. Data were collected through self-administered validated questionnaires. Results: There were 600 respondents, consisting of female (68%) who participated in the study. Most of the sample were senior high school graduates (68.2%). The results showed that 39.5% of respondents had poor knowledge, while 51.5% had moderate knowledge and 9% had good knowledge. Age [adjusted OR 1.86 (95%CI 1.32-2.63)] and education level [adjusted OR 2.12 (95%CI 1.38-3.27)] were the factors that related to public knowledge about Wolbachia-Aedes technology in Cirebon City, Indonesia. Conclusion: Most Cirebon City residents had moderate knowledge, with a substantial proportion still having poor knowledge regarding Wolbachia-Aedes technology. Older age and lower education levels were associated with poorer knowledge. The government needs to improve public knowledge about Wolbachia-Aedes technology before implementation through targeted health promotion, particularly for older populations and those with lower education levels.
Copyright (c) 2025 Herawati, S.Ked., dr. Witri Pratiwi, M.Kes., Prof. dr. Muhammad Hussein Gasem, Sp.PD-KPTI, PhD. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Beyond Tradition: Time to Reform Peer Review
Section: Perspectives Keywords: Peer review, Guidelines, Artificial Intelligence, Journals, Open access Subjects: peer review, global, Education, Research advancement Disciplines: Research education Peer review is a cornerstone of research practice and scientific publishing, serving as a bridge between new proven science and presumably false scientific findings. However, the process often experiences delays, inconsistencies, bias, and deficiencies in the availability of qualified reviewers, so consequently fails to meet the needs of both the authors and the journals. This perspective outlines core challenges associated with peer review and proposes recommendations to enhance the efficacy of the process and improve the overall quality of reviews. Recommendations include providing different types of incentives to reviewers, developing a structured and guidelines-based reviewing system, and greater rigor over reviewer selection. Additionally, the incorporation of artificial intelligence now needs to be considered.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmed Ameen Mosa, M.B.Ch.B., Jodi Ramadan Haji, M.B.Ch.B., Prof. Ameen Mosa Mohammad http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Reviewer Acknowledgements: Education, Equity and Evidence in Global Health - GHMJ (Global Health Management Journal), Volume 8, Number 3, 2025
Section: Reviewer Acknowledgements Keywords: Reviewer Acknowledgements, GHMJ (Global Health Management Journal) The Editorial Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to the reviewers who contributed their time, insight, and scholarly judgment to the issue of the Global Health Management Journal (Vol. 8, No. 3, 2025). This issue begins by placing education at the center of global health responsibility. The opening editorial reminds us that preparing young people to engage with health challenges is not simply an academic goal, but a humanitarian one; rooted in equity, empathy, and long-term impact (Macnab, 2025). From this foundation, the perspectives section broadens the conversation and draws attention to the human and structural dimensions of health. Friendship and peer support highlight how care often emerges from relationships (Gasa et al., 2025). The discussions on children’s mental health in post-war settings (Dossen, 2025) and the future of peer review we believe will invite readers to reconsider how systems can better serve those they are meant to protect (Mosa et al., 2025). A review article in this issue challenges readers to think beyond borders when considering responsibility and harm; shaping by unequal power and policy decisions, by framing environmental exposure as an issue of justice rather than geography (Shin & Jung, 2025). The research articles then bring these broader concerns into specific contexts, offering evidence from clinical practice, educational institutions, and communities. Studies on student well-being (Yeyentimalla, 2025), faith-based pharmaceutical services (Latifah et al., 2025), tuberculosis treatment and resistance (Dewi et al., 2025 ; Santoso et al., 2025), experimental approaches to cholesterol management (Putra et al., 2025), and public understanding of vector control technologies (Herawati et al., 2025) collectively show how health outcomes are shaped by knowledge, belief, access, and trust. Link to download: https://publications.inschool.id/index.php/ghmj/issue/view/GHMJ.08.03 Editor-in-chief Prof. Andrew John Macnab Managing Editors Doni Marisi Sinaga, M.Sc. Kukuh Madyaningrana, M.Biotech. Ph.D. Journal Managers Suyitno, M.PHM Maretalinia, M.A External Reviewers Dr. Linda Welmintje Fanggidae, ST., MT (Universitas Nusa Cendana, Indonesia) Dr. Henie Kurniawati, S.Psi., M.A., Psikolog (UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia) Dr. Indriyati Hadi Sulistyaningrum, M.Sc. (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Indonesia) Dr. apt. Seftika Sari, S.Farm, MPH. (STIFAR Riau, Indonesia) Putu Erma Pradnyani, S.KM., M.Kes. (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran, Indonesia) Supim Wongtongtair, Ph.D. (Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand) Pharm. Tobilola O. Akingbade (North Carolina Central University, United States) dr. Mitra Handini, M.Biomed. (Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia) Sung-Eun Kim, Ph.D. (Oncobix.Co., Ltd., South Korea) Dr. Kahsay Hailu Negash (Adal Medical University, Somaliland) Olabode Ekerin, MD. (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States) Eligible reviewers will be considered for future roles on our Editorial Board, and receive Exclusive Publishing Opportunity and the chance to publish Guest Editorial Papers at no cost. Simply register on our website and select the "Reviewer" option during sign-up. Acceptance Rate : 47 % Days to First Editorial Decision : 39 days Days to accept : 88 days Published: 10 January 2026.
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