Journal Scope

Scope, Aim & Objectives

Ghurki Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (GJMHS)

Aim of the Journal

The Ghurki Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (GJMHS) aims to serve as a leading international platform for the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances medical knowledge, improves clinical practice, strengthens health systems, and contributes to the overall improvement of population health. The journal is committed to promoting evidence-based medicine, ethical research conduct, and interdisciplinary collaboration by publishing scientifically rigorous and clinically relevant work across the full spectrum of medical and health sciences.

GJMHS seeks to bridge the gap between research, clinical application, education, and health policy by fostering scholarly communication among clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers at national and international levels. Through open-access publishing, the journal aspires to ensure equitable access to scientific knowledge and to enhance the global visibility and impact of research originating from diverse healthcare settings.

Objectives of the Journal

The specific objectives of the Ghurki Journal of Medical and Health Sciences are to:

  1. Promote Scientific Excellence
    To publish original, methodologically sound, and ethically conducted research that contributes meaningfully to the advancement of medical, clinical, and health sciences.

  2. Strengthen Evidence-Based Practice
    To support evidence-based clinical decision-making by disseminating high-quality research findings, systematic reviews, and clinical updates that inform patient care, healthcare delivery, and policy development.

  3. Encourage Interdisciplinary Research
    To facilitate collaboration across medical, surgical, rehabilitation, nursing, allied health, biomedical, and public health disciplines, fostering integrated approaches to complex health challenges.

  4. Support Researchers and Academicians
    To provide a transparent, fair, and academically rigorous publishing environment for both early-career and established researchers, encouraging scholarly growth and innovation.

  5. Ensure Ethical and Editorial Integrity
    To uphold the highest standards of editorial independence, peer-review integrity, and publication ethics in accordance with internationally recognized guidelines and best practices.

  6. Enhance Global Research Visibility
    To maximize the reach and impact of published work through open-access dissemination, DOI assignment, indexing integration, and long-term digital archiving.

  7. Contribute to Global and Local Health Improvement
    To prioritize research that addresses emerging health issues, health system strengthening, disease prevention, patient safety, and community-based healthcare interventions relevant to both local and global contexts.

Scope of the Journal

The Ghurki Journal of Medical and Health Sciences has a broad and inclusive scope, encompassing theoretical, clinical, applied, and policy-oriented research in medicine and health sciences. The journal welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions that demonstrate scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and ethical compliance.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

GJMHS publishes, but is not limited to, the following article types:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

  • Narrative and Scoping Reviews

  • Case Reports and Case Series (with strict ethical approval and patient consent)

  • Short Communications

  • Clinical Practice Guidelines and Updates

  • Methodological and Technical Papers

  • Public Health and Policy Analyses

  • Educational and Training Research

  • Health Systems, Quality Improvement, and Community Health Studies

Disciplines Covered

The journal invites submissions from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Clinical Medicine (All medical specialties and subspecialties)

  • Surgery and Surgical Specialties

  • Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences

  • Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy

  • Sports Medicine and Exercise Sciences

  • Nursing and Midwifery

  • Allied Health Sciences

  • Diagnostic, Imaging, and Laboratory Sciences

  • Public Health, Community Medicine, and Epidemiology

  • Medical Education, Simulation, and Curriculum Research

  • Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and Clinical Pharmacy

  • Health Policy, Health Systems, and Healthcare Management

  • Biomedical and Translational Sciences

Multidisciplinary Focus

By embracing a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach, GJMHS aims to foster meaningful collaboration between clinicians, researchers, educators, scientists, and public health professionals. The journal particularly values research that integrates clinical insight with public health relevance, educational innovation, and policy impact to address contemporary and future healthcare challenges.