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Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

Professional Medical Publications · Pakistan · Est. 1944

ISSN1682-024XeISSN1681-715X
WOS SCIEDOAJOpen Access
40
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total40
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
H-Index
67
CiteScore
2.3
SNIP
0.76
Total Works
5,416
Total Citations
54,126
2yr Mean Citedness
0.70
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Aims & Scope

The journal aims to disseminate scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and clinically relevant research that contributes to the improvement of healthcare practice, medical education, and public health. PJMS publishes original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, short communications, case reports, and articles on current clinical practice across the medical and health sciences. The journal covers a broad range of disciplines, including clinical medicine and surgery, medical and surgical subspecialties, public health, epidemiology, medical education, health services research, and allied health sciences. The journal prioritizes manuscripts that: Demonstrate methodological rigor and ethical compliance Address clinically relevant questions or healthcare challenges Contribute evidence applicable to regional and global health contexts Adhere to international reporting and publication standards While PJMS has a strong focus on healthcare issues relevant to Pakistan and other low- and middle-income countries, it welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide and serves an international readership. All submitted manuscripts undergo independent peer review. The journal maintains editorial independence and is committed to transparency, academic integrity, and the timely publication of valid and reproducible research.

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1944
Frequencymonthly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications5,416
Publisher OrgProfessional Medical Publications
OA Since2011
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Submission Info

APC Cost$650Below median
Peer ReviewOpen peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Professional Medical Publications
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1682-024X / 1681-715X
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Open peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$650
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Medicine, General & Internal

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref