Focus and Scope

The journal Research and Evidence on Knowledge in Administration and Management — Medical Electronic Data and Information Systems (REKAM MEDIS) focuses on the development of science and practice in the fields of health information management, medical records management, and the application of information technology in healthcare systems. This journal provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and researchers to publish research findings, conceptual studies, and applied studies that contribute to improving the quality of health care and data-driven decision-making.

The scope of published articles includes but is not limited to the following areas:

• Medical Record and Health Information Management
  Covers the processes of medical record management, including documentation, storage, maintenance, retention, and disposal of medical records. It also discusses operational procedures, information management policies, and the application of national and international standards in medical record governance.

• Health Information Systems (HIS)
  Focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of information systems in healthcare facilities. Topics include system design, data integration across healthcare units, and the use of information technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.

• Health Data Management
  Encompasses the collection, processing, analysis, and presentation of health data for hospital management, research, and public health policy-making. It also includes the use of secondary data, health reporting systems, and the management of electronic data systems.

• Data Quality and Health Information Integrity
  Focuses on maintaining data validity, reliability, completeness, and timeliness in health information. Studies may address data audits, system evaluation, data quality indicators, and the implementation of quality standards in health reporting systems.

• Ethics, Law, and Confidentiality in Medical Records
  Examines legal and ethical aspects of medical record management, including privacy protection, patient data confidentiality, and compliance with laws and regulations such as the Health Act, Electronic Information and Transactions Act, and data protection policies.

• Medical Record Service Management in Healthcare Facilities
  Discusses managerial strategies in organizing medical record units in hospitals, primary health centers, and clinics. Topics include human resource planning, document control, patient services, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency.

• Health Data Analysis and Statistics
  Highlights the application of statistical and analytical methods in processing health data for planning and evaluating health programs. This includes trend analysis, quality control, epidemiological studies, and the interpretation of health-related data for decision support.

• Telemedicine and Digital Health Records
  Covers innovations in digital health such as telemedicine, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), and system interoperability. Articles are expected to contribute to the advancement of digital transformation in healthcare delivery.

• Human Resource Development in Health Information Management
  Focuses on the development of competencies, training, and professionalism among medical record and health information officers. Studies may also discuss workforce roles, educational strategies, and professional challenges in the era of digital health.

• Audit, Accreditation, and Quality Management in Medical Records
  Emphasizes quality evaluation through internal and external audits related to medical record services and accreditation standards. It includes topics such as performance indicators, compliance with accreditation requirements, and strategies for continuous quality improvement in healthcare documentation.