Aims and Scope

The Pakistan Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences (PJMBS) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of scientifically rigorous and ethically conducted research in medical sciences, biological sciences, and allied health sciences. The journal aims to promote the dissemination of original scientific evidence that contributes to understanding human health, disease mechanisms, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and healthcare practices.

PJMBS welcomes original research, review articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, short communications, case reports, and other scholarly contributions that fall within its scientific scope.

The journal particularly welcomes research in the following interconnected areas:

  • Medical and Clinical Sciences, including clinical medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, diagnostic sciences, and related medical disciplines.
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, including biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, immunology, and related fields.
  • Pharmaceutical and Natural Health Sciences, including pharmacology, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, medicinal plants, natural products, herbal formulations, and evidence-based traditional and complementary medicine.
  • Allied Health Sciences, including medical laboratory technology, medical imaging and radiological sciences, physical therapy and rehabilitation, operation theatre technology, orthotics and prosthetics, nutrition, and related health professions.
  • Public and Community Health, including epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, environmental health, and community-based health research.

PJMBS encourages multidisciplinary and translational research where biological or biomedical findings have relevance to clinical practice, public health, diagnostics, therapeutics, or healthcare delivery.

The journal prioritizes manuscripts demonstrating originality, methodological rigor, appropriate statistical analysis, ethical compliance, and clear relevance to medical, biological, or allied health sciences. Studies should provide meaningful scientific evidence or contribute substantially to existing knowledge in the relevant field.