About the Journal
Maternal and Infant Health Sciences (MIHS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and improvement of maternal and infant health outcomes globally. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and innovations that shape the future of maternal and infant health sciences.
Open Access Policy
MIHS is committed to promoting the unrestricted dissemination of research by adopting an open-access publishing model. All articles published in the journal are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall barriers. This approach ensures equitable access to knowledge, fostering academic collaboration and enabling impactful research to reach a broader audience. Authors retain full ownership of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license, allowing for maximum dissemination and reuse while ensuring proper attribution of authorship.
Focus and Scope
MIHS publishes original research, reviews, case studies, and clinical reports covering a wide range of topics in maternal and infant health, including but not limited to:
- Maternal health and wellness during pregnancy and postpartum
- Fetal development and maternal-fetal medicine
- Neonatal care, nutrition, and growth
- High-risk pregnancies and obstetric complications
- Reproductive health and family planning
- Maternal mental health and psychosocial support
- Public health interventions for maternal and infant well-being
- Innovations in prenatal and perinatal care
- Community health and global maternal health disparities
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research and emphasizes evidence-based approaches to maternal and infant health challenges.
Copyright Notice
Authors publishing with MIHS retain full copyright of their work. By submitting their manuscripts, authors grant the journal the right to publish their work under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. This license permits anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, and reuse the content for lawful purposes, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and source. The journal’s copyright policy is designed to uphold academic integrity while supporting the broad dissemination of knowledge.
Privacy Statement
MIHS is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information collected during the submission, review, and publication process is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality. The journal collects only the necessary data, such as author details and ORCID IDs, to facilitate the editorial workflow and improve user experience. No personal data is shared with third parties for marketing purposes. MIHS complies with all applicable data protection regulations, ensuring a secure and transparent process for all users.
Archival System
MIHS is included in the Portico digital preservation service to ensure the long-term accessibility and integrity of its published content. This inclusion guarantees that all articles remain accessible to future generations, even in the unlikely event of technological or organizational changes.
Join Our Mission
MIHS invites authors, reviewers, and readers to contribute to our shared mission of improving maternal and infant health outcomes. By fostering innovation and collaboration, the journal aims to create a significant impact in academia, clinical practice, and public health.
