Medical Journal of Indonesia is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting medical sciences generated from basic sciences, clinical, and community or public health research to integrate researches in all aspects of human health. This journal publishes original articles, reviews, and also interesting case reports. Brief communications containing short features of medicine, latest developments in diagnostic procedures, treatment, or other health issues that is important for the development of health care system are also acceptable. Correspondence articles of our own published article are welcome.

Editorial

The role of medical journal in health service transformation
Bambang Budi Siswanto


Clinical Research

1. RAGE and HMGB1 expressions in fetal membranes of premature rupture of membranes patients
Ketut Edy Sudiarta, Cindy Jennilyn Candra, Joan Khan, Rahadianto, Fitri Handajani

2. Stress among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and the determinant factors: a cross-sectional study
Muhammad Reza Aditya, Muchtaruddin Mansyur, Muhammad Ikhsan Mokoagow, Nuri Purwito Adi, Dewi Yunia Fitriani, Heriani Tobing, Jean Marc Pujo, Hatem Kallel

3. Factors associated with global cognitive impairment in epilepsy patients: a cross-sectional study in Mataram, Indonesia
Herpan Syafii Harahap, Mohammad Rizki, Deasy Irawati

4. Comparison of ultrasonography and fluoroscopy as guides for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in nephrolithiasis patients: a systematic review
Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Christian Nurtanto Putra, Kevin Ivandi, Kadek Adit Wiryadana, Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, Firman Pribadi

5. Mental health problems and coping strategy among pulmonary resident physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary respiratory hospital in Indonesia: a serial cross-sectional study
Sita Laksmi Andarini, Jamal Zaini, Triya Damayanti, Tribowo Tuahta Ginting Sugihen, Hana Khairina Putri Faisal

6. Characteristics of patients with rheumatic heart disease in a national referral hospital in Indonesia
Estu Rudiktyo, Annemieke Wind, Pieter Doevendans, Bambang Budi Siswanto, Maarten-Jan Cramer, Amiliana Mardiani Soesanto

7. A randomized control trial of platelet-rich plasma in supporting the recovery of postpartum levator ani muscle trauma
Fernandi Moegni, Andhika Rachman, Ermita Ibrahim Ilyas, Alida Harahap, Trika Irianta, Ferry Hidayat, Dwiana Ocviyanti, Budi Iman Santoso


Community Research

Validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of the new brief job stress questionnaire (short version) for work-related stress screening among office workers
Nuri Purwito Adi, Ansgar Azurit Virenti Paska Da Lopez, Hervita Diatri, Retno Asti Werdhani, Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko, Dewi Yunia Fitriani


Case Report/Series

- Carotid bypass surgery for a persistent neck tumor after multiple treatments: a case report
Izry Naomi Lumbantobing, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Arman Zaharil Mat Saad

- A rare case of migration of ballistic projectile from left to right main bronchus
Edwin Yosef Widjaja, Dhihintia Jiwangga, Chikita Nur Rachmi