AIM & SCOPE

Aim

The Pakistan Journal of Healthcare Research (PJHR) aims to advance high-quality, evidence-based knowledge in healthcare and medical sciences by providing a credible platform for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and academicians. The journal seeks to promote innovative research, strengthen scientific dialogue, and support improvements in healthcare delivery and health outcomes—particularly within Pakistan and other developing nations.

Scope

The Pakistan Journal of Healthcare Research (PJHR) publishes original and impactful contributions across a wide range of disciplines within health and medical sciences. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and collaborative research addressing contemporary challenges in healthcare systems. Areas covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Clinical and Biomedical Research – studies related to diagnostics, treatment modalities, disease mechanisms, and clinical outcomes.

  • Public Health and Epidemiology – population health, disease surveillance, health promotion, and preventive strategies.

  • Health Policy, Planning, and Systems Research – analyses of healthcare delivery models, governance, implementation science, and policy development.

  • Mental Health and Psychiatry – research on psychological well-being, psychiatric disorders, and therapeutic interventions.

  • Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Sciences – professional practice, patient care, and training advancements.

  • Health Economics and Management – cost-effectiveness analyses, resource allocation, hospital administration, and decision-making frameworks.

  • Environmental and Occupational Health – studies on environmental hazards, workplace safety, and their impact on health.

  • Innovations in Healthcare Technology – digital health, telemedicine, AI in healthcare, medical devices, and technological advancements.

PJHR publishes original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, case series, short communications, commentaries, and editorials. All submissions are evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific integrity, quality, and relevance.