About IRU Journal
Learn what IRU Journal stands for and who it serves. Scope, mission, values and practical information in one place.
About the journal
IRU Journal – Pharmacy, Practice & Health Systems
IRU Journal is an emerging open-access, peer-reviewed platform focused on pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, medicines use, health systems and related disciplines, with a particular interest in practical, implementable work from diverse settings.
Open accessPeer reviewedPractice & policy orientedRegional & global perspectives
Mission & purpose
The mission of IRU Journal is to connect evidence, experience and innovation in pharmacy and health systems, with a strong focus on improving real-world care for people and communities.
- Provide a trusted home for practice-based and clinically relevant research.
- Highlight solutions emerging from resource-limited and under-represented settings.
- Support multidisciplinary collaboration between pharmacists, clinicians, managers and policy makers.
- Encourage early-career researchers and students to contribute responsibly to the literature.
Practice-changing insightsSupport for early-career researchersLinking research, policy & implementation
Example development milestones
2025
Initial concept and pilot issue prepared by the founding editorial group and IRU partners. Journal policies drafted.
2026
Planned early indexing applications and expansion of the editorial board, with emphasis on regional diversity.
Beyond
Long-term goal to become a recognised reference journal for practice and health systems work, while maintaining accessibility and integrity.
