Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims & Scope

About the Journal Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (PJMS) previous title "SPECIALIST" till December 31 st 1999 is a peer-reviewed, fully Open Access biomedical journal published regularly since 1984. Aims and 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. Journal License Policy: All articles published in Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences are Open Access and are freely available online immediately upon publication. Open Access publication is supported through an Article Processing Charge (APC), which covers editorial management, manuscript processing, article production, online hosting, indexing and abstracting services, and customer support

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

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