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KIU Journal of Health Sciences

Kampala International University · Uganda · Est. 2021

ISSN2959-8931eISSN2790-945X
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
3
Total Worksi
81
Total Citationsi
43
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.31
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

KIU Journal of Health Sciences (KJHS) is a peer-reviewed academic publication of Kampala International University, Uganda, dedicated to promote research in medical, pharmaceutical and related health sciences. It acts as a medium of improving the quality of health care delivery and medical education in the context of developing countries with limited resources. KJHS is an open Access journal that publishesfreely (at no cost)two issues in a volume and subscribes to terms and conditions of Open Access publication(CC BY 4.0) We publish scientific reports on human and animal subjects in the form of original articles, reviews, brief reports, case reports, and letters. We also accept review articles, special communications and editorials. All submissions are subjected to editorial review by the Editorial Board and peer review by reviewers in appropriate specialties. We will consider for publication manuscripts from any part of the world. For details of submission of manuscript, please refer to theGuidelines for Authorssection. The KIU Journal of Health Sciences is dedicated to promoting high quality research in the fields of medical, pharmaceutical and related health sciences. It aligns with the mission of Kampala International University of responding to societal needs by designing and delivering an education guided by the principles and values of respect for society, economy and environment. The journal acts as a medium of improving the quality of health care delivery and medical education, particularly in the context of developing countries with limited resources. KJHS Call for Manuscripts [September- December Issue, 2022 Edition: KJHS 2 (1); 2022] KJHS Call for Manuscripts [January - April Issue, 2022 Edition: KJHS 2 (1); 2022]

General Information

Country / RegionUganda
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2021
FrequencyBiannual
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications81
OA Since2020
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewPeer 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

8/12 · 67%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Kampala International University
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2959-8931 / 2790-945X
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Hormonal and reproductive studiesMalaria Research and ControlChild Nutrition and Water AccessNatural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesDrug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionPoverty, Education, and Child WelfarePhytochemicals and Medicinal PlantsEducation and Islamic StudiesHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Frequently asked questions about KIU Journal of Health Sciences

Is KIU Journal of Health Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for KIU Journal of Health 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 KIU Journal of Health Sciences?

KIU Journal of Health 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 0.31.

Is KIU Journal of Health Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

KIU Journal of Health Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of KIU Journal of Health Sciences?

KIU Journal of Health Sciences (KJHS) is a peer-reviewed academic publication of Kampala International University, Uganda, dedicated to promote research in medical, pharmaceutical and related health sciences. It acts as a medium of improving the quality of health care delivery and medical education in the context of developing countries with limited resources. KJHS is an open Access journal that publishesfreely (at no cost)two issues in a volume and subscribes to terms and conditions of Open Access publication(CC BY 4.0) We publish scientific reports on human and animal subjects in the form of

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