Objectives and Scope

Jurnal Kebidanan Besurek (JKB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan (STIKes) Sapta Bakti Bengkulu, Indonesia. The journal aims to disseminate original research and scholarly reviews that strengthen evidence-based midwifery practice, education, and policy, with particular attention to maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health issues in Indonesia and comparable settings.

JKB serves midwives, lecturers, researchers, students, health practitioners, and policymakers. The journal publishes original research articles, systematic and literature reviews, and case reports within the following scope:

1. Pregnancy
2. Birth (labour and childbirth)
3. Newborn care
4. Adolescence and adolescent reproductive health
5. Family planning
6. Climacterium and menopause
7. Community midwifery
8. Midwifery education
9. Complementary therapy in midwifery

Manuscripts outside this scope will be returned to the authors at the initial screening stage without peer review.