ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC)

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) is a peer-reviewed, double-masked, open-access biomedical journal published by Pak International Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan. The journal serves as an international platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality scientific research that advances medical knowledge, clinical practice, biomedical sciences, public health, and healthcare education.

JPIMC is committed to promoting excellence in scientific publishing by encouraging original, innovative, and ethically conducted research that contributes to evidence-based medicine and improves patient care. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, clinicians, academicians, healthcare professionals, and policymakers worldwide.

Vision

To become a nationally and internationally recognized biomedical journal that promotes high-quality scientific research, fosters innovation in healthcare, and contributes to evidence-based medical practice through ethical, transparent, and impactful scholarly publishing.

Mission

The mission of JPIMC is to:

  • Promote excellence in biomedical, clinical, and public health research.
  • Disseminate scientifically sound and ethically conducted research.
  • Support evidence-based healthcare and clinical decision-making.
  • Encourage responsible, transparent, and ethical scientific publishing.
  • Provide an accessible platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and healthcare professionals.
  • Foster national and international research collaboration.
  • Improve healthcare quality through the dissemination of reliable scientific evidence.

Aim and Scope

JPIMC publishes original scholarly work covering all areas of medicine, dentistry, biomedical sciences, public health, and allied health sciences. The journal encourages multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research that addresses contemporary healthcare challenges and improves health outcomes.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Basic Medical Sciences
  • Clinical Medicine
  • General Surgery and Surgical Specialties
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Education
  • Biomedical Research
  • Translational Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Community Medicine
  • Medical Ethics
  • Health Policy

Article Categories

JPIMC publishes the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Case Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor

All submissions undergo editorial evaluation and peer review before acceptance for publication.

Publication Model

JPIMC follows a Quarterly publication model, publishing four regular issues each year:

  • Issue 1: January – March
  • Issue 2: April – June
  • Issue 3: July – September
  • Issue 4: October – December

Special issues or supplements may be published, subject to Editorial Board approval, based on scientific importance or emerging healthcare priorities.

Open Access

JPIMC is a Gold Open Access Journal, providing immediate and unrestricted online access to all published articles without subscription or access fees.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License, allowing non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction with appropriate attribution to the original authors and the journal.

Authors retain copyright of their published work.

Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-masked peer-review process. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process to ensure fairness, impartiality, and scientific objectivity.

Each manuscript is evaluated for:

  • Originality
  • Scientific quality
  • Methodological rigor
  • Ethical compliance
  • Statistical validity (where applicable)
  • Clinical significance
  • Relevance to the journal's scope

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision after consideration of reviewers' recommendations and editorial evaluation.

Editorial Standards

JPIMC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality and publication ethics. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, and relevance to the journal's scope.

The journal follows internationally recognized recommendations and best practices, including:

  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Principles
  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
  • EQUATOR Network Reporting Guidelines
  • Declaration of Helsinki for research involving human participants

Publication Ethics

JPIMC requires all submitted manuscripts to comply with accepted principles of research integrity and publication ethics.

Where applicable, manuscripts must include:

  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approval
  • Written informed consent from study participants
  • Conflict of Interest disclosure
  • Funding disclosure
  • Data Availability Statement
  • AI Disclosure Statement (where applicable)
  • Compliance with relevant reporting guidelines

All manuscripts undergo similarity screening before peer review.

Journal Performance

JPIMC is committed to maintaining an efficient, transparent, and author-friendly editorial process.

Journal Metric

Current Status

Publication Frequency

Quarterly

Peer Review

Double-Blind

Publication Model

Gold Open Access

Average First Decision

Approximately 30 Days

Average Submission-to-Publication

Approximately 90 Days

Acceptance Rate

65%

Rejection Rate

35%

Publication Language

English

Target Audience

JPIMC serves a broad readership that includes:

  • Physicians
  • Surgeons
  • Dentists
  • Biomedical Scientists
  • Public Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Medical Educators
  • Researchers
  • Postgraduate Trainees
  • Medical Students
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Policy Makers

Editorial Office

Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC)
Pak International Medical College
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

The Editorial Office is responsible for manuscript processing, peer-review coordination, editorial correspondence, production, and publication. Authors are encouraged to communicate with the Editorial Office regarding manuscript submissions, revisions, and publication-related inquiries.

Commitment to Excellence

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) is dedicated to advancing medical science through rigorous peer review, editorial independence, ethical publishing, and unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and research excellence, the journal aims to support evidence-based healthcare and improve patient outcomes both nationally and internationally.