Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims & Scope

It is a peer reviewed medical journal published regularly since 1984.

It was previously known as quarterly "SPECIALIST" till December 31st 1999.

It publishes original research articles, review articles, current practices, short communications & case reports.

It attracts manuscripts not only from within Pakistan but also from over fifty countries from abroad.

Copies of PJMS are sent to all the import medical libraries all over Pakistan and overseas particularly in South East Asia and Asia Pacific besides WHO EMRO Region countries.

Eminent members of the medical profession at home and abroad regularly contribute their write-ups, manuscripts in our publications.

We pursue an independent editorial policy, which allows an opportunity to the healthcare professionals to express their views without any fear or favour.

That is why many opinion makers among the medical and pharmaceutical profession use this publication to communicate their viewpoint.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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
• 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 400.00 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.

• Advantages, Limitations and Recommendations for online learning during COVID-19 pandemic era

  Citation: 655

  Authors: Khadijah, Kainat, Mahwish, Ahsan

• ChatGPT - Reshaping medical education and clinical management

  Citation: 451

  Authors: Rehan Ahmed, Masood, Aymen Rehan, Madiha

• Perceptions of students regarding E-learning during Covid-19 at a private medical college

  Citation: 363

  Authors: Sahar, Tahera, Abdul, Shabnam Iqbal

• Mental health considerations for children & adolescents in COVID-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 361

  Authors: Nazish, Muhammad, Zainab

• COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact of Quarantine on Medical Students’ Mental Wellbeing and Learning Behaviors

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Sultan Ayoub, Dr Abdulelah Adnan, Ali Abdullah, Kamran, David C

• Frequency of depression, anxiety and stress among university students

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Saba, Azka, Talala Zainab, Mobeen, Tehmina

• Psychological burden of quarantine in children and adolescents: A rapid systematic review and proposed solutions

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Nazish, Irum, Muhammad Imran, Zubair Hassan, Sadiq

• How Nutrition can help to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Faseeha, Sadia

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic and Economic Impact

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Tauseef, Haroon, Mukhtiar, Jin

• Impact of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on health professionals

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Bilal Ahmed, Ahsan, Sadaf, Hira Shireen