About the Journal

Jurnal Keperawatan Medika (JKEM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Psychology and Health, Universitas Negeri Padang. Established in 2022, JKEM serves as a scientific platform for the dissemination of original research articles, systematic reviews, and case studies in the fields of nursing science, public health, and healthcare education. The journal aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practice and health policies. JKEM is committed to
maintaining academic integrity, open-access dissemination under the Creative Commons Attribution license, and ensuring long-term content preservation through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS. The journal charges no publication fees and retains author copyrights. JKEM maintains a strong privacy policy and is supported entirely by the university without external sponsorship. JKEM welcomes contributions from researchers, clinicians, educators, and students in nursing and allied health disciplines.