Aims and Scope
The Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (JHRS) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and evidence-based practice in rehabilitation, disability, public health, health promotion, and related health sciences. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality scientific evidence that contributes to improving health outcomes, functional independence, quality of life, participation, and inclusion across the lifespan.
JHRS publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, methodological papers, case studies, short communications, and other scholarly contributions addressing a broad range of topics within health and rehabilitation sciences, including but not limited to:
- Rehabilitation sciences and rehabilitation medicine
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Speech and language pathology
- Special education and rehabilitation
- Autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Psychology and mental health
- Public health and health promotion
- Social medicine and community health
- Health-related quality of life
- Disability studies and inclusion
- Assistive technology and accessibility
- Aging, gerontology, and long-term care
- Nursing and allied health professions
- Health policy and health systems
- Education and training of health professionals
- Interdisciplinary approaches to health and rehabilitation
The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, clinicians, educators, healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, policymakers, and other experts whose work advances scientific understanding and professional practice in health and rehabilitation sciences.
JHRS particularly encourages interdisciplinary, international, and practice-oriented research that addresses contemporary challenges in health care, rehabilitation, disability, inclusion, and community participation.
The journal serves researchers, clinicians, rehabilitation professionals, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in health and rehabilitation sciences.
