Journal profile · MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences
ISSN 2309-7981 · Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences · Pakistan
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.16 (journal website); fully open access; review about 10 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 28% (journal website); 354 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences is published by Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental materials and restorations, Health and Well-being Studies and Dental Research and COVID-19, together about 21.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (ISSN 2309-7981) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed, online journal with quarterly publication since April 2011. Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences is a member of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) UK and has representation at World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), USA. It is also listed as the journal following recommendations from International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), USA. The journal maintains a regular publishing schedule and brings out 12 issues per year, ensuring timely dissemination of the latest scientific findings, clinical practices, and innovative approaches in healthcare.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Editor-in-chief Mushtaq ChalkooPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 5, United States 3, Iraq 3, Pakistan 2, Saudi Arabia 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry7.9%
- Health and Well-being StudiesPsychology7.3%
- Dental Research and COVID-19Dentistry6.1%
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDentistry5.8%
- Dental Health and Care UtilizationDentistry5.5%
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry5.2%
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationMedicine4.9%
- Diverse Scientific Research StudiesHealth Professions4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
DOAJPublisher 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
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.16Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.57OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 74.57%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 371LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 935 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 310 | 287 | 15 |
| 2025 | 354 | 321 | 273 |
| 2024 | 170 | 167 | 185 |
| 2023 | 54 | 54 | 34 |
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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 28%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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)
Article types accepted13
- article2.1.1 Article: Original research manuscripts reporting scientifically sound experiments with new information. Structure: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Mater…Length not stated
- brief reports2.1.3 Brief Reports: Short, observational studies with preliminary or complete results. Detailed Materials and Methods to ensure reproducibility. Structure simi…Length not stated
- case report2.1.4 Case Report: Detailed information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of an individual patient. Structure: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, D…Length not stated
- communication2.1.5 Communication: Short articles presenting groundbreaking preliminary results or significant findings. Structure similar to an article. Suggested minimum wo…Length not stated
- conference report2.1.6 Conference Report: Overview of a conference, seminar, or meeting events. Structure: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Conference Sections, and Concluding …Length not stated
- editorial2.1.7 Editorial: Non-peer-reviewed texts announcing new sections, Editor-in-Chief changes, Special Issues, or invited editorials. Brief introduction of the Edit…Length not stated
- hypothesis2.1.8 Hypothesis: Introduces a new hypothesis or theory. Presents a novel interpretation of recent data. Testable hypothesis within the current knowledge framew…Length not stated
- opinion2.1.9 Opinion: Short articles reflecting the author's viewpoints on a subject, technique, or recent findings. Structure similar to a review but shorter. Suggest…Length not stated
- perspective2.1.10 Perspective: Usually an invited article showcasing current developments in a specific field. Emphasizes future directions with a personal assessment. Str…Length not stated
- protocol2.1.11 Protocol: Detailed step-by-step description of a proven and reproducible method. Accompanies a previously published article using the method. Structure: …Length not stated
- registered report2.1.12 Registered Report: Peer-reviewed before research and data collection. Provisionally accepted based on scientific rigor, soundness, and importance. Data c…Length not stated
- review2.1.2 Review: Comprehensive analysis of existing literature, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations. No new, unpublished data should be presented. Stru…Length not stated
- technical note2.1.13 Technical Note: Brief articles focused on a new technique, method, or procedure. Describes important modifications or unique applications. Structure: Abs…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePreprints
- Preprints 7. Preprints and Conference Papers
Preprints accepted Model summary
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences accepts preprints, draft versions of papers available online before formal journal submission, even if previously shared. Expanded and high-quality conference papers may be considered as articles, given they meet specific criteria: (1) expanded to research article size; (2) proper citation on the first page; (3) permissions obtained if authors don’t hold copy…
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
- Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2309-7981
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences
What CAS zone is Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Medicine, General & Internal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.16; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 7.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 28%. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (5), United States (3) and Iraq (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences is indexed in ESCI. The journal's website also lists DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences is a fully open-access journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .