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Journal History
Jurnal Kebidanan Khatulistiwa (JKK) was established in May 2015 to contribute to the advancement of midwifery and maternal and child health through the dissemination of high-quality scientific research. Published by the Poltekkes Kemenkes Pontianak, Indonesia, the journal is committed to promoting scientific excellence, interdisciplinary research, scholarly exchange, and international collaboration in maternal and child health.
The journal was initially published in print under ISSN 2528-7230 in May 2015. In January 2020, JKK expanded its publication to the online platform under electronic ISSN 2528-7249, broadening access to its scholarly content for researchers, academics, midwives, and healthcare professionals nationally and internationally.
As part of its ongoing development, JKK has continued to strengthen its editorial management, manuscript preparation standards, publication policies, and online publishing infrastructure. These initiatives reflect the journal's commitment to improving publication quality, enhancing transparency, and aligning its practices with internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.
Journal Development and Quality Improvement
| Year | Development Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Journal Establishment | Jurnal Kebidanan Khatulistiwa was established as a scientific publication dedicated to advancing midwifery and maternal and child health research. The journal initially published articles in print under ISSN 2528-7230. |
| 2020 | Transition to Online Publication | The journal expanded its publication to an online platform under e-ISSN 2528-7249, improving the accessibility and dissemination of its scientific publications. |
| 2025 | Manuscript Preparation and Author Guidelines | Continued development of manuscript preparation standards and author guidance to promote clearer submission requirements, consistent article structure, and improved manuscript quality. |
| 2026 | Manuscript Template Improvement | Introduction of an updated manuscript template to improve formatting consistency, article presentation, and alignment with academic publishing standards. |
| 2026 | Editorial Policy and Publication Ethics | Strengthening of editorial policies, peer-review procedures, publication ethics, copyright provisions, and other journal management practices to support transparency, accountability, and editorial consistency. |
| 2026 | Website and Editorial Workflow Enhancement | Ongoing improvements to the journal website, online publishing workflow, and editorial management to enhance accessibility, usability, and the overall experience of authors, reviewers, and readers. |
| 2026 | Internationalization and Indexing Readiness | Continued efforts to encourage international scholarly contributions, broaden the journal's academic reach, and strengthen compliance with recognized standards for scholarly publishing and indexing. |
Recent Development and International Engagement
As of 30 July 2026, JKK had reached Volume 12, Number 2, featuring ten original research articles authored by researchers affiliated with institutions in Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. This achievement reflects the journal's continued development and growing engagement with the international research community in midwifery and maternal and child health.
The journal remains committed to continuous quality improvement, responsible scholarly publishing, and the gradual strengthening of its international visibility. Through improvements in editorial governance, publication standards, website management, and international collaboration, JKK seeks to provide a transparent, accessible, and credible platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Authors are encouraged to consult the latest Author Guidelines, manuscript template, and publication policies before submitting their manuscripts.
Manuscript Template:
JKK Manuscript Template and Formatting Guidelines ↗
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