Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Aims & Scope

Primarily being a medical journal, JPMA publishes scholarly research focusing on the various fields in the areas of health and medical education.

It publishes original research describing recent advances in health particularly clinical studies, clinical trials, assessments of pathogens of diagnostic importance, medical genetics and epidemiological studies.

Review articles highlighting importance of various issues in the domain of public health, drug research and medical education are also accepted.

As a leading journal of South Asia, JPMA remains cognizant of the recent advances in the rapidly growing fields of biomedical sciences, it invites and encourages scholars to write short reviews and invited editorials on the emerging issues.

We particularly aim to promote health standards of developing countries by encouraging manuscript submissions on issues affecting the public health and health delivery services.

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)
• Medline
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, 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
• Preservation 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 Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 650.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index: A surrogate biomarker of insulin resistance

  Citation: 221

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• Information Overload and Infodemic in the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Farooq, Fareeha

• Reliability and Validity: Importance in medical research

  Citation: 43

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• Long term complications and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Arundhati, Atul, Sanjay

• Effects of virtual reality exercises and routine physical therapy on pain intensity and functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Muhammad Waqar, Ashfaq, Mohammad Ali, Syed Amir, Asif, Muhammad

• Diabetic foot ulcers: contemporary assessment and management

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Junaid, Shahryar

• Effects of eccentric muscle energy technique versus static stretching exercises in the management of cervical dysfunction in upper cross syndrome: a randomized control trial

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Syeda, Qurat, Shakil, Tahir

• Clinical nursing care guidance for management of patient with COVID-19

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Suresh, Craig, Vasantha, Hemlata

• Knowledge and awareness regarding spread and prevention of COVID-19 among the young adults of Karachi

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Syed, Shaheera, Sufiyan, Fizra

• The relationship between nurses’ perceived organizational, supervisor and co-worker support, psychological well-being and job performance

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Hanife, Aytolan