SAER Journal considers research addressing the social, behavioural, environmental, economic and technological dimensions of health alongside its clinical and biological determinants. Studies drawing on the theoretical or methodological knowledge of different disciplines may also be submitted to the journal within this framework.

Digital health and artificial intelligence, health and social services, environment and human health, health education, health economics, health communication, disability and technology, and ageing and social policy are examples of such interdisciplinary areas.

Submitted studies are expected to clearly define the research question, scientifically justify the methodology, analyse findings using appropriate methods, and discuss the results within the context of existing scientific knowledge.

For studies involving human participants, personal health data or clinical procedures requiring ethical review, relevant ethics committee approval, informed consent and necessary permissions should be provided in accordance with the nature of the research.

Where appropriate to the study design, the use of CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE, COREQ, ARRIVE, or other international reporting guidelines specific to the relevant field is recommended.