Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences

Aims & Scope

Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS) is a double-blind peer-reviewed open access health sciences journal, aims to provide valuable knowledge and understanding of health problems and their solutions to basic and clinical scientists, and allied health sciences researchers.

The journal has a special emphasis on primary research conducted in the field of health sciences in low and middle-income countries and considers original articles, review articles, short communications, case reports, commentary, and student articles on all aspects of health sciences.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Frequency and Sociodemographic Determinants of Depression in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Shafi, Anum, Zoobia, Rahat

• Significance of Actually Drawing Microscopic Images and Its Impact on Students' Understanding of Histology

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Aisha, Ayesha, Muhammad Idrees

• Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Body Weight and Serum Leptin Level: A Prospective Study

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Rubina, Ambreen, Rehana, Shabbir

• Women Involvement in Decision Making to have Cesarean Section and their Postpartum Satisfaction

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Sagheera, Ayesha, Aliya

• Nurses' Self Perception about their Public Image in a Metropolitan City, Karachi

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Sarfraz, Laila

• Plasma exchange versus intravenous immunoglobulin in children with Guillain Barré syndrome

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Erum, Muhammad, Bader U, Saadullah

• Microbiological Profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microorganisms Isolated from Endotracheal Tube Tips and Tracheal Aspirates Specimens: A Hospital Based Study

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Alia, Sana, Durre Shahwar, Ayaz, Kanwal, Sabiha

• A study based on use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Diabetic Patients in Karachi, Pakistan

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Kulsoom, Nighat, Mehwish, Faryal

• Sleep disorders among shift and day-working nurses in public and private sector hospitals of Peshawar

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Sardar, Asghar

• Relationship between Vital Signs and Asthma Attack Levels of Patients having Asthmatic Episodes

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Hammad, Ainun, Heru