AIMS, FOCUS AND SCOPE
The scope of Arung: Community Health Insight(ARCHI) encompasses a comprehensive range of topics that bridge traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and modern public health and nursing strategies. The journal invites original research articles, reviews, case studies, and commentaries that delve into the following areas:
- Cultural and Traditional Health Practices: Exploration of indigenous knowledge, traditional healing methods, and cultural rituals that contribute to community health and well-being.
- Traditional and Modern Nursing Practices: Studies that examine the integration of traditional nursing practices, such as indigenous midwifery and community caregiving, with contemporary nursing methods. This includes research on how modern nursing practices can be adapted to respect and incorporate cultural traditions.
- Public Health Interventions: Research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and policies that address the specific needs of diverse and often underserved communities, with a focus on culturally sensitive approaches.
- Health Promotion and Education: Articles focused on community-based health education, the development of health literacy, and innovative strategies for promoting healthy behaviors within various cultural contexts, integrating both traditional and modern practices.
- Social Determinants of Health: Investigation into how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health outcomes in communities, with an emphasis on the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern healthcare practices.
- Indigenous and Local Health Systems: Insights into the role of indigenous health systems, including traditional nursing, in contemporary healthcare, and the challenges and benefits of integrating these systems with modern healthcare frameworks.
- Community Participation and Empowerment: Research on the involvement of community members in health decision-making, planning, and program implementation, highlighting the role of both traditional health workers and modern nurses.
- Global Health Perspectives: Comparative studies that highlight community health issues and nursing practices from around the world, offering insights into how traditional and modern practices can be harmonized in different cultural settings.
- Mental Health and Well-being: Exploration of community-based mental health care approaches, considering the impact of cultural beliefs and practices, and the roles of traditional and modern nursing in mental health promotion.
