Focus
Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan is a scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of environmental health, sanitation, public health, and epidemiology. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, the journal seeks to explore the complex interactions between environmental factors and human health, as well as the strategies for promoting population health and preventing disease.
Scope
- Environmental Health: Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan publishes research on various aspects of environmental health, including the assessment and management of environmental risks, exposure to pollutants, and the impact of environmental factors on human health outcomes. Topics may include air and water quality, toxicology, occupational health, climate change, and environmental justice.
- Sanitation: The journal welcomes studies on sanitation practices, technologies, and policies aimed at improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices. This includes research on wastewater treatment, solid waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and the health implications of poor sanitation.
- Public Health: Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan features research on a wide range of public health issues, including disease prevention, health promotion, health education, and health policy. Articles may address community health assessment, health disparities, health behavior, health communication, and the evaluation of public health interventions.
- Epidemiology: The journal publishes epidemiological studies that investigate the distribution, determinants, and control of diseases within populations. This includes observational studies, cohort studies, case-control studies, and intervention studies aimed at understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental exposures, and other health-related outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates knowledge from various fields, including environmental science, public health, epidemiology, social science, engineering, and policy. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, the journal aims to address complex environmental health challenges and contribute to evidence-based solutions for promoting health and well-being.