Makara Journal of Health Research

Aims & Scope

Makara Journal of Health Research (MJHR) is a peer-reviewed and scientific journal published by Universitas Indonesia, focusing on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) research.

The journal addresses issues of surveillance, disease management, and health policy in the Asia Pacific and Mediterranean countries. We welcome academic articles on NCDs, analyzed from an integrated perspective, including:

Individual and population level, experimental and clinical approaches, epidemiology, public health, disease prevention and health promotion, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and palliative care.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Environmental Science, Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Environmental Science, Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Association Between Sanitation, Hygiene, and Stunting in Children Under Two-Years (An Analysis of Indonesia’s Basic Health Research, 2013)

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Lulu'ul, Ahmad

• Iron Status, Prevalence and Risk Factors of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among 12- to 15-Year-Old Adolescent Girls from Different Socioeconomic Status in Indonesia

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Eka S, Endang, Hartono

• The role of parents in providing sexuality education to their children

  Citation: 13

  Authors:

• The Relationship between Spirituality and Depression Among the Elderly in Indonesia

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Yeni

• The Antidiabetic Activity of Curry Leaves “Murraya Koenigii” on the Glucose Levels, Kidneys, and Islets of Langerhans of Rats with Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Imad M, Rahajoe I, Muhammad H, Anil K, Khalid S

• Stressors and Their Association with Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Dental Students

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Ghasak G, Ali S

• Mothers' Dental Health Behaviors and Mother-Child's Dental Caries Experiences: Study of a Suburb Area in Indonesia

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Diah Ayu, Anton

• Between Needs and Taboos: Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education for High School Students

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Diana Teresa, Reni

• Breastfeeding and Early CHildhood Caries (ECC) Severity of Children under Three Years Old in DKI Jakarta

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Febriana Setiawati, Herwati, Risqa Rina

• Challenges that Hinders Parturients to Deliver in Health Facilities: A Qualitative Analysis in Two Districts of Indonesia

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Sudirman, Rukhsana, Miladi, Ralalicia, Olivia, Din, Korrie De