International Journal of Health Sciences English Pedagogy

International Journal of Health Sciences English Pedagogy (IJ-HESP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by PT Praxis Lab Media , a legally registered publishing company in the Republic of Indonesia, under registration number AHU-A120707.AH.01.30.Tahun 2026 .

IJ-HESP is an interdisciplinary academic journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarship on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) pedagogy within health sciences education. The journal focuses on innovative approaches to teaching and learning English in medical, nursing, allied health, and other healthcare-related educational contexts. Particular attention is given to the development of English language competencies that support effective professional communication, academic literacy, and international engagement among healthcare students and professionals.

IJ-HESP welcomes theoretically informed, empirically rigorous, and practice-oriented research that contributes to the development and improvement of English language education in health sciences. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, language educators, healthcare educators, practitioners, and interdisciplinary scholars working across medical English, English for Specific Purposes, technology-enhanced language learning, artificial intelligence in language education, instructional materials development, curriculum innovation, language assessment, and healthcare communication.

IJ-HESP encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates pedagogical innovation, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence into English language teaching and learning for healthcare contexts. The journal particularly welcomes studies addressing the development of specialized teaching materials, innovative instructional strategies, professional communication competencies, and intercultural communication skills that support healthcare professionals in increasingly interconnected and multilingual environments.

IJ-HESP aims to bridge language education research and healthcare professional practice by disseminating scholarly contributions that inform evidence-based teaching strategies, curriculum development, and meaningful improvements in English language competencies. Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear contribution to English language pedagogy, particularly within health sciences education, healthcare communication, or related professional contexts.

IJ-HESP is published twice a year, in January and July.