Journal profile
Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College
ISSN 2227-3875 · eISSN 2707-0484 · Islamabad Medical & Dental College · Pakistan
Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 85 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College is published by Islamabad Medical & Dental College. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders and Antibiotic Use and Resistance, together about 19.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College (JIMDC) publishes research papers, in the form of original articles, case reports, review articles, viewpoint, systematic analysis and meta-analysis on important topics related to Medical/ Health Sciences, dentistry and allied health sciences. The journal aims to promote research culture in medical community. It strives to stimulate debate and disseminate latest and innovative advancements in the field of medical/health Sciences and healthcare practices. It invites and encourages scholars to write short reviews and invited editorials on emerging issues. We particularly aim to promote health standards of developing countries by providing a platform for publishing good quality research. Study types include randomized controlled trials, qualitative studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, diagnostic test studies, economic evaluations, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, secondary analyses of databases, study pre-protocols, protocols, pilot studies, cross-sectional studies and surveys. JIMDC considers research papers addressing research questions in clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, dentistry and allied health sciences. We also welcome studies in health services research, health economics, surgery, qualitative research, research methods, medical education, medical publishing and any other field that directly addresses patient outcomes or the practice and delivery of healthcare.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 1, Italy 1, Canada 1, Türkiye 1, Malaysia 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.5%
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersMedicine6.5%
- Antibiotic Use and ResistanceImmunology and Microbiology6.3%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine4.7%
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine4.7%
- Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine4.7%
- Hematological disorders and diagnosticsMedicine4.7%
- Iron Metabolism and DisordersMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CrossrefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.22OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 700 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 63 | 67 |
| 2025 | 85 | 85 | 94 |
| 2024 | 121 | 121 | 84 |
| 2023 | 56 | 56 | 95 |
| 2022 | 35 | 35 | 87 |
| 2021 | 47 | 47 | 49 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- PKR 4,000
- Submission fee
- PKR 1,000
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,500 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- auditsAudits; a precise documentation of records against a standard criterion for improving the overall process.Length not stated
- case reportsCase reports consist of unique cases either diagnosed or reporting of treatmentLength not stated
- case seriesCase series summarizes and concluding a number of cases (usually more than four) of a particular disease.Length not stated
- editorialEditorial;Length not stated
- educational researchEducational research; research in the field of medical educationLength not stated
- health care analysesHealth care analyses; research in all field of health care system including public policy, health related education and health services.Length not stated
- letter to editorLetter to Editor on published articles; comments of an individual on any article published in JIMDC within a maximum of period of three months along with the re…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal Articles Frequency of Febrile Fits in Children with Iron Deficiency AnemiaLength not stated
- review articlesReview Articles Role of p53 in Oral Cancer-A Systematic ReviewLength not stated
- short communicationUnstructured abstract-150 wordsMaximum word count- 1200 wordsMaximum references- 15Maximum tables and figures- 02 (in total)main text ≤ 150 words · abstract ≤ 150 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Data availability, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- Authorship
Disclaimer: articles represent authors' views, not the editors or editorial board; authors are responsible for opinions, data accuracy, and cited references. Model summary
Articles published in the journal do not represent the views of the editors or editorial board of JIMDC. Authors are solely responsible for the opinion expressed, accuracy of the data and authenticity of cited references.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Recommends EQUATOR Network reporting guidelines Model summary
JIMDC highly recommend EQUATOR Network (Enhancing the Quality and Transparency of health Research) for reporting research.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
Do not share the authors details anywhere on the manuscript, provide them only in submission form link given: Authors Undertaking This is to ensure the double-blind process of the peer review of the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality: manuscript must be original and not under consideration elsewhere Model summary
The manuscript submitted should be original and not under consideration by another publication at the time of submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines
Prospective clinical trial registration required for RCTs Model summary
A trial registration number should be provided with the manuscript and should be mentioned after the abstract. The trial should have been registered prospectively i.e. registration of clinical trial in a public trial registry should be done before the patient enrollment. Retrospective registration will not be acceptable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Islamabad Medical & Dental College
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2227-3875
- Electronic ISSN
- 2707-0484
- Society / sponsor
- Islamabad Medical & Dental College
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College
How long does peer review take at Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,500 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (1), Italy (1) and Canada (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .