Journal History
2012 – THE JOURNAL’S INCEPTION
Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine was first published in 2012 with Volume 1, Issue 1, under the leadership of its first Editor-in-Chief, the late Dr. dr. Mexitalia Setiawati Estiningtyas M., Sp.A(K).
During its early years, the journal was managed conventionally as a print publication, featuring an average of 14 scientific articles per issue. It was published twice a year, in May and November. This period laid the foundation for the journal’s development as a platform for scientific communication in the field of clinical medicine.
2015 – THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC JOURNAL MANAGEMENT
In line with advancements in information technology and the need for more effective, transparent, and standardized management of scientific publications, in 2015 Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine began adopting an electronic journal management system using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.
Although its implementation was not yet fully optimized in the early stages, the use of OJS marked an important milestone in the transformation of journal management from a conventional system to a digital-based scientific publication system.
2018 – STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP AND EDITORIAL GOVERNANCE
In 2018, there was a change in editorial leadership with the appointment of Dr. dr. Erwinanto, Sp.OG(K), as Editor-in-Chief.
This leadership transition was part of the ongoing development of Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine, particularly in strengthening editorial governance, improving the quality of the publication process, and promoting compliance with national scientific journal management standards.
2019 – ACHIEVEMENT OF SINTA 4 NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
In 2019, Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine successfully obtained national accreditation at the SINTA 4 level.
This achievement represents a significant milestone in the journal’s development and signifies recognition of its efforts to improve the quality of editorial management, the publication process, and compliance with national standards for scientific publications.
2021 – INCREASED PUBLICATION FREQUENCY AND CAPACITY
In response to advances in medical science and the growing need to disseminate scientific research findings, in 2021 Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine adjusted its publication policy by increasing the publication frequency from twice to three times a year (every four months), specifically in March, July, and November.
During this period, the number of published articles increased to approximately 20 scientific articles per issue. This adjustment is part of an effort to expand publication opportunities and enhance the journal’s contribution to the dissemination of research findings in the field of clinical medicine.
2022 – NATIONAL ACCREDITATION UPGRADED TO SINTA 3
Our commitment to improving the quality of scientific management and publication continues to be strengthened on an ongoing basis. In 2022, Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine successfully upgraded its national accreditation ranking from SINTA 4 to SINTA 3.
This achievement reflects progress in the development of editorial governance and compliance with national scientific journal quality standards, and serves as a foundation for continuously improving the quality of scientific content and the professionalism of publication management.
2025 – ENHANCING THE SELECTIVITY AND QUALITY OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
As we enter 2025, Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine has established an editorial policy focused on improving the quality of scientific publications by adjusting the number of articles published to 10 per issue, while maintaining a publication frequency of three times per year.
This policy represents a strategic step toward strengthening manuscript selectivity and ensuring publication quality by placing greater emphasis on the originality of research, methodological rigor, scientific contribution, clinical relevance, and adherence to the ethical principles of scientific publication.
This adjustment also reaffirms the journal’s commitment to prioritizing the quality and scientific contribution of articles over the quantity of publications, so that every published article is expected to provide meaningful benefits to the advancement of medical science and healthcare practice.
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE JOURNAL DEVELOPMENT
Since its first publication in 2012, Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine has continued to evolve in terms of editorial governance, publishing systems, publication frequency, and the attainment of national accreditation. The transition from a print-based journal to electronic management reflects an ongoing commitment to improving quality and adapting to developments in scientific communication and publishing systems.
Moving forward, Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine is committed to continuously improving the quality of its scientific content, strengthening the professionalism and transparency of its editorial governance, optimizing the peer review process, and consistently applying standards of scientific publication ethics.
Through these enhancements, Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine is expected to further develop as a credible, high-quality, and competitive platform for disseminating research findings, while making a tangible contribution to the advancement of clinical medicine and the improvement of evidence-based healthcare services at both the national and international levels.
