Journal of Pak International Medical College

About the Journal

Scope and Mission

The Journal of Pak International Medical College (JPIMC) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the fields of medicine, clinical sciences, and biomedical research. The journal provides a platform for medical professionals, researchers, and healthcare practitioners to disseminate innovative findings, promote evidence-based practice, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare standards both locally and globally.

Aims and Objectives

JPIMC strives to:

• Promote the dissemination of original and impactful medical research.

• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical, basic, and translational sciences.

• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

• Support the development of young researchers and early-career academics by providing a credible publishing outlet.

• Contribute to global medical literature with a special emphasis on health challenges relevant to Pakistan and low- and middle-income countries.

Open Access Policy

JPIMC follows an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all content is freely and permanently available online without subscription barriers. Under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), authors retain copyright of their work while allowing non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This approach maximizes the reach and educational value of published research.

Ethical Standards

JPIMC adheres to the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal strictly follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and complies with the ethical policies of:

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

• Council of Science Editors (CSE)

All submitted manuscripts are required to include relevant ethical approval, informed consent statements, and conflict-of-interest disclosures in accordance with international best practices.

Peer Review Process

JPIMC employs a rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure fairness, objectivity, and quality. Each manuscript undergoes initial editorial screening for scope, novelty, and compliance with journal policies. Eligible manuscripts are then sent to expert reviewers for evaluation of:

• Originality and significance of the research

• Methodological rigor and validity of results

• Ethical and reporting standards

• Contribution to advancing medical knowledge

Final decisions are made by the Editorial Board based on reviewers’ recommendations.

Plagiarism and Originality Policy

To safeguard academic integrity, all manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism screening using internationally recognized software. Submissions found to contain plagiarism, redundant publication, or unethical practices will be rejected in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Target Audience

JPIMC is designed to serve a diverse readership, including:

• Medical faculty and students

• Healthcare professionals and practitioners

• Biomedical and clinical researchers

• Specialists across medical and surgical disciplines

• Public health experts and policymakers

The journal is distributed widely among medical colleges, universities, libraries, and research institutions in Pakistan and internationally.

Archiving and Preservation

JPIMC ensures the long-term digital preservation of published content through partnerships with archiving services and institutional repositories. All articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for permanent accessibility and citation tracking.

Publication Frequency

JPIMC is published quarterly, with four issues per year (January, April, July, and October). Special thematic issues may also be published in response to emerging scientific developments or global health challenges.

Indexing and Visibility

JPIMC is actively working towards inclusion in leading international indexing databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and DOAJ. The journal follows globally recognized metadata and citation standards to enhance discoverability and impact.

Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in JPIMC are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits non-commercial use, sharing, and adaptation of published content, provided appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the original source. Commercial use of any material requires prior written permission from the author(s) or the journal.