About the Journal

About the Journal

The Lubaga Journal of Health Research (LJHR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by St. Michael Lubaga Training School. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge in health sciences, public health, clinical practice, and related disciplines by providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, and students to publish high-quality research that addresses both local and global health challenges.

Open Access Policy

LJHR follows an open access model, ensuring that all articles are freely available online without subscription or access barriers. Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided proper citation of the original work.

Focus and Scope

The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, short communications, and policy briefs in areas including but not limited to:

  • Clinical and biomedical sciences

  • Public health and community health

  • Nursing, midwifery, and allied health sciences

  • Health systems and policy research

  • Innovations in medical and health education

  • Emerging diseases and health technologies

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits others to share and adapt the work with appropriate credit.

Sponsorship and Ownership

The journal is owned and published by St. Michael Lubaga Training School. It does not receive direct sponsorship or funding that influences editorial independence.

History of the Journal

The Lubaga Journal of Health Research was established in 2025 as part of the school’s commitment to promote scholarly communication, evidence-based practice, and knowledge exchange within the African region and beyond.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term digital preservation, LJHR participates in international archiving systems including LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, enabling libraries worldwide to store and restore journal content if necessary.

Privacy Statement

Personal information collected from authors, reviewers, and readers is used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law.