About the Journal

Aims and Scope

Medical Journal of Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences is published and distributed by Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences Pokhara which was established in 2016 A.D. and is in the process of starting academic activities. MJPAHS aims to encourage and sustain research in this institute. MJPAHS publishes peer-reviewed papers and surveys articles on research and development in the various fields of health sciences.

Peer-Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by the editorial panel to meet the standard format of the journal; suitable manuscripts are then sent for peer process. Two blinded expert reviewers of the respective field will be communicated through email and advised for review. Reviewer comments, feedback and the suggestions are sent as per the reviewer’s advice to the corresponding author. The final decision on whether to accept or reject the manuscripts are taken by the chief editor based on decision provided by editorial panel and peer reviewers. Authors are informed by email about the rejection/acceptance of the manuscript. The peered process may take 2-6 weeks depending upon the concept of the study and convenience of the reviewer.  Accepted articles have to be resubmitted after making the necessary changes or clarifying questions made during the peer review process.

The accepted articles are edited for grammatical, layout errors and finally page proofs are sent to the corresponding author who should return them within a week. Delay in providing the final proof might delay of publication or even rejection of the article.

Publication Frequency

The Medical Journal of Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences publishes two issues per volume.

Open Access Policy

MJPAHS journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Publisher

MJPAHS is published by the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences.

Sources of Support

MJPAHS is supported by the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences.