Our Foundation

The Journal of Midwifery, Maternal and Reproductive Health Studies (J2MR) is an academic journal published by the Department of Midwifery (Jurusan Kebidanan), Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari, dedicated to the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge in midwifery, maternal health, and reproductive health.

J2MR serves as a scholarly platform for publishing original research, literature reviews, case studies, and evidence-based practice innovations relevant to the reproductive health continuum—from adolescent reproductive health and pregnancy through childbirth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and family planning.

The Meaning Behind J2MR

The name J2MR reflects the journal's three interconnected pillars of scholarship: Midwifery, Maternal Health, and Reproductive Health. Each published article is intended to strengthen the scientific foundation that underlies safe, respectful, and evidence-based midwifery care—supporting the health and well-being of women, mothers, and families across the reproductive life course.

Multidisciplinary Integration

While its core focus remains midwifery, maternal, and reproductive health, J2MR also accommodates contributions from closely related health disciplines that intersect with maternal-reproductive care, in recognition of the collaborative nature of maternal health services:

This multidisciplinary scope supports cross-professional collaboration between midwives, nurses, nutritionists, and public health practitioners to generate comprehensive, integrated solutions for maternal and reproductive health challenges in Indonesia and beyond.

Types of Publications Accepted

All submissions must be directly relevant to current or classical issues in midwifery, maternal health, reproductive health, or related health professions, consistent with the journal's Focus and Scope.

Commitment to Excellence

Committed to a rigorous double-blind peer review process, J2MR ensures the scientific quality, originality, and clinical relevance of every manuscript it publishes. Through its focused yet collaborative scientific approach, J2MR aims to become a trusted reference for:

Supporting promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative efforts in maternal and reproductive health across Indonesia.

Our Institution and Location

J2MR is established and managed by the Department of Midwifery (Jurusan Kebidanan), Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari, located in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Department of Midwifery has provided midwifery education in Southeast Sulawesi since its formal establishment as part of Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari, and currently manages both the Diploma III (D-III) and Diploma IV (D-IV) Midwifery study programs.

Through J2MR, the Department of Midwifery continues to evolve as a significant source of scholarly information on midwifery, maternal, and reproductive health, aligned with the institution's broader mission to produce high-quality, impactful scientific contributions in health education, research, and community service.

Our Vision

J2MR envisions becoming a leading, trusted reference journal in midwifery, maternal, and reproductive health scholarship—one that bridges research and practice to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes both locally and globally.

As an open-access journal, J2MR facilitates the widespread dissemination of knowledge and fosters scientific collaboration across disciplines to address maternal and reproductive health challenges with innovative, evidence-based, and comprehensive solutions.

J2MR — Advancing Evidence-Based Midwifery for Healthier Mothers and Families

Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari