Aims and Scope

The LINK Journal (ISSN: 1829-5754, e-ISSN: 2461-1077; http://ejournal.poltekkes-smg.ac.id/ojs/index.php/link) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Research and Community Service at the Semarang Public Health Polytechnic (Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang). LINK Journal aims to publish scientific articles on community service and engagement in health sciences, focusing on community empowerment, training, mentoring, appropriate technology, and health management. The journal promotes the application of research findings and innovative, evidence-based practices to address community health needs and support sustainable community development.
LINK Journal welcomes Community Service Research Articles, Community Engagement and Empowerment Reports, Review Articles, Innovation and Best Practice Articles, and Scientific Commentaries and Practice Perspectives relevant to health sciences and community service.

The scope of the LINK Journal includes articles in the field of health covering the following topics:
1. Nursing
2. Midwifery
3. Nutrition
4. Health Laboratory Technology
5. Dental Health
6. Radiology Technology
7. Medical Records and Health Information
8. Traditional Medicine and Local Wisdom
9. Environmental Health/Public Health

Articles published in the LINK Journal have undergone a peer-review process. The decision regarding the suitability of a scientific article for publication in this journal rests with the Editorial Board based on the recommendations of the peer reviewers.