About the Journal

The Journal of University Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (JUPSP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in clinical and academic medicine. Published biannually, JUPSP provides a credible platform for physicians, surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to disseminate original research, systematic reviews, case reports, short communications, and evidence-based clinical practices across all fields of medicine and surgery.

As an academic publication committed to research integrity and scientific excellence, JUPSP upholds rigorous peer-review standards and adheres to international editorial and ethical guidelines, including those of ICMJE, COPE, WAME, and EQUATOR Network. The journal aims to contribute to the global body of medical knowledge while addressing healthcare challenges relevant to both local and international contexts.

Focus and Scope

JUPSP welcomes submissions from all medical and surgical specialties. The journal encourages multidisciplinary and translational research that promotes excellence in patient care, clinical innovation, medical education, and health-system improvement.

Open Access Policy

JUPSP follows an open-access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees. Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with appropriate citation.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, scientific quality, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain full copyright of their manuscripts. By submitting to JUPSP, authors grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate their work under the CC BY license. Copyright policies comply with international publishing standards.

Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

JUPSP is an independent academic journal. At present, it is not sponsored by any external organization, and no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees are applied. Any future sponsorships or partnerships will be transparently disclosed on this page.

Archiving Policy

JUPSP utilizes the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival systems to ensure long-term digital preservation of all published content. Articles are permanently accessible even in the event of journal discontinuation.

Privacy Statement

The journal respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information, including names, emails, and institutional affiliations, is used solely for editorial purposes and is not shared with any third party, in compliance with standard data-privacy practices.

History of the Journal

JUPSP was established to support the academic and clinical community by providing a high-quality platform for medical research dissemination. The journal continues to expand its reach and aims to achieve indexing in leading international databases.