Aim & Scope

Şırnak University Journal of Health Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal established with the aim of disseminating high-quality scientific knowledge produced in the field of health sciences at both the national and international levels, contributing to the production of scientific knowledge, and promoting academic sharing.

The aim of the journal is to publish current, original, and scientifically high-quality research in the field of health sciences, strengthen scientific communication among academicians, researchers, and health professionals, and contribute to the development of evidence-based practices.

The journal adheres to the principles of publication ethics and evaluates submitted manuscripts through a double-blind peer-review system, adopting scientific quality, originality, and academic contribution as its fundamental criteria.

Şırnak University Journal of Health Sciences publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and letters to the editor covering theoretical and applied studies in the field of health sciences.

The main fields within the scope of the journal are listed below:

  • Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Health Management
  • Social Work
  • Public Health
  • Clinical and applied health sciences
  • Preventive health services
  • Health education
  • Health policies and health systems
  • Multidisciplinary health sciences studies

The journal also accepts interdisciplinary studies related to the field of health sciences for evaluation.

All articles published in the journal are evaluated and published in accordance with the principles of scientific publication ethics, international academic standards, and open access principles.

Şırnak University Journal of Health Sciences is published electronically with two issues per year and aims to be indexed in national and international databases.

Last Update Time: June 30, 2026