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Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences

Northwest School of Medicine · Pakistan · Est. 2022

ISSN2413-8010eISSN2414-8229
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
1
Total Worksi
116
Total Citationsi
13
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.07
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences (NJMS), is the official journal of Northwest School of Medicine Peshawar, Pakistan. As a peer-reviewed and open-access publication, NJMS is dedicated to fostering scholarly dialogue within the biomedical sciences. Our journal serves as a dynamic forum for disseminating cutting-edge scientific research, enveloping a vast expanse of medical disciplines. From fundamental medical sciences to specialized medical and dental subspecialties, from the vistas of rehabilitation medicine to the frontiers of allied health sciences, clinical psychology, and public health — NJMS transcends boundaries to embrace the full spectrum of medical information. Catering to wide array of audience encompassing medical graduates, post-graduates, post-doctoral scholars, and healthcare professionals, NJMS champions a diverse repertoire of literary forms. It showcases original research papers, narrative and systematic review articles, case reports, concise communications, special communications, thought-provoking editorials, and the exchange of perspectives through letters to the editor. Our steadfast commitment to the principles of ethical medical journalism underscores the very core of NJMS. The journal's bedrock value is rooted in the practice of the high standards of research and publication ethics. In consonance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, NJMS stands as a sentinel against any breaches of scholarly integrity. We pledge to vigilantly safeguard the veracity of research and the noble pursuit of knowledge.

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2022
Frequencyquarterly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications116
OA Since2021
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Submission Info

APC CostPKR 12,000
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
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?
Northwest School of Medicine
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2413-8010 / 2414-8229
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
PKR 12,000
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.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
23
2
2022
21
8
2023
28
3
2024
44
2
2025
22
1
2026

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.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Health and Well-being StudiesInnovations in Medical EducationMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationUrinary Tract Infections ManagementGlobal Health and EpidemiologyDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsUrinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersGlobal Cancer Incidence and ScreeningDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Frequently asked questions about Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences

Is Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences?

Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.07.

Is Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences?

The Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences (NJMS), is the official journal of Northwest School of Medicine Peshawar, Pakistan. As a peer-reviewed and open-access publication, NJMS is dedicated to fostering scholarly dialogue within the biomedical sciences. Our journal serves as a dynamic forum for disseminating cutting-edge scientific research, enveloping a vast expanse of medical disciplines. From fundamental medical sciences to specialized medical and dental subspecialties, from the vistas of rehabilitation medicine to the frontiers of allied health sciences, clinical psychology, and public h

How much does it cost to publish in Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences?

Northwest Journal of Medical Sciences charges an article processing charge (APC) of about PKR 12,000 for open-access publication.

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