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Welcome to the Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC)

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) is a peer-reviewed, double-blind, open-access biomedical journal published quarterly by Pak International Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan. The journal is dedicated to advancing excellence in medical education, clinical practice, biomedical sciences, public health, and healthcare research through the publication of high-quality, evidence-based scientific research.

JPIMC provides an international platform for physicians, surgeons, researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, and policy makers to disseminate innovative scientific knowledge that contributes to evidence-based medicine, improves patient care, strengthens healthcare systems, and promotes scientific advancement at regional, national, and international levels.

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality, scientific integrity, publication ethics, transparency, and editorial independence throughout the publication process.

Aim and Scope

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) publishes high-quality scholarly work across the full spectrum of medicine, dentistry, public health, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences.

The journal welcomes submissions in, but is not limited to, the following disciplines:

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

JPIMC publishes the following article types:

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

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that addresses contemporary healthcare challenges, strengthens clinical practice, improves patient outcomes, and contributes to evidence-based healthcare policy.

Mission

The mission of JPIMC is to:

  • Promote excellence in biomedical, clinical, and public health research.
  • Support evidence-based healthcare and clinical decision-making.
  • Encourage ethical, transparent, and responsible scientific publishing.
  • Provide an accessible platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and healthcare professionals.
  • Foster national and international scientific collaboration.
  • Disseminate high-quality research that improves healthcare quality and patient outcomes.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) is published quarterly, with four regular issues each year:

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

The Editorial Board may publish special issues or supplements when justified by scientific importance, emerging healthcare priorities, or conference proceedings.

Open Access Policy

JPIMC follows a Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring immediate and unrestricted 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, which permits non-commercial use, sharing, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right to publish, distribute, archive, and preserve the article in accordance with the journal's copyright and licensing policies.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to JPIMC undergoes a rigorous editorial evaluation followed by a double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent experts in the relevant specialty.

Each submission is evaluated for:

  • Originality
  • Scientific merit
  • Methodological quality
  • Ethical compliance
  • Statistical validity (where applicable)
  • Clinical relevance
  • Reporting quality

Accepted manuscripts undergo professional:

  • Technical Editing
  • Copyediting
  • Reference Verification
  • Language Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Author Proof Approval

before final publication.

Editorial Standards and Publication Ethics

JPIMC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial transparency, and research integrity.

The journal follows the recommendations and best practices of:

  • 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

The journal requires, where applicable:

  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approval
  • Written informed consent from study participants
  • Conflict of Interest disclosure
  • Funding disclosure
  • Data Availability Statement
  • Similarity screening before peer review
  • Compliance with appropriate reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE, STARD, ARRIVE, and other EQUATOR Network reporting standards

Journal Performance Metrics

Metric

Current Performance

Publication Frequency

Quarterly

Acceptance Rate

65%

Rejection Rate

35%

Average Time to First Editorial Decision

Approximately 30 Days

Average Submission-to-Publication Time

Approximately 90 Days

Peer Review Model

Double-Blind Peer Review

Publication Model

Open Access

Publication Language

English

Journal Information

Information

Details

Journal Title

Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC)

Publisher

Pak International Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan

Publication Frequency

Quarterly

Access Model

Gold Open Access

Peer Review

Double-Blind

Publication Language

English

Copyright

Retained by Authors

License

CC BY-NC 4.0

Average Publication Time

Approximately 90 Days

Target Audience

JPIMC serves a diverse international readership, including:

  • Physicians and Surgeons
  • Medical and Dental Faculty
  • Biomedical Researchers
  • Public Health Specialists
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Nurses and Pharmacists
  • Medical Students and Postgraduate Trainees
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Policy Makers

Indexing and Abstracting

Information regarding the journal's indexing, abstracting services, digital preservation, and memberships is available on the Indexing & Abstracting page. This information is updated periodically to reflect the journal's current status.

For Authors

JPIMC welcomes high-quality submissions that comply with the journal's editorial, ethical, and scientific standards. Authors are encouraged to consult the following resources before submitting a manuscript:

  • Instructions for Authors
  • Journal Policies
  • Manuscript Submission Form
  • Cover Letter Template
  • Copyright Transfer Agreement
  • Author Undertaking & Conflict of Interest Form
  • Submission Checklist
  • Reporting Guidelines

Commitment to Excellence

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) is committed to promoting excellence in biomedical research through rigorous peer review, editorial independence, ethical publishing, and open scientific communication. The Editorial Board welcomes high-quality submissions from researchers worldwide and remains dedicated to advancing evidence-based healthcare through the dissemination of scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and clinically relevant research.