JAKESPOL: Journal of Health Policy Analysis is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, policy analyses, and systematic reviews focusing on health policy and health systems. The journal prioritizes manuscripts that provide rigorous analysis of health policies, governance, financing, and system performance, particularly those addressing population health outcomes, equity, and access in low- and middle-income country contexts. JAKESPOL welcomes studies employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches that demonstrate strong methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and clear relevance to policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Health policy analysis, formulation, and evaluation Health systems governance, leadership, and institutional arrangements Health financing, insurance systems, and economic evaluation Policy impact on population health outcomes and health equity Implementation research and policy translation in health systems Public health law, regulation, and policy frameworks Comparative health policy and global health governance Digital health policy, health information systems, and data governance Workforce policy and human resources for health Community and stakeholder engagement in policy development Policy responses to communicable and non-communicable diseases Monitoring and evaluation of health policies and programs Manuscripts that focus solely on program implementation without a clear analytical, theoretical, or policy-oriented contribution are outside the scope of the journal.