???? About the Journal

Journal of University Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (JUPSP)
Published by the Association of University Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (AUPSP)
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???? Overview

The Journal of University Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (JUPSP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing ethically sound, multidisciplinary health research. Proudly non-political and independent, JUPSP publishes rigorous work that bridges clinical excellence, public health, biomedical innovation, and global medical discourse.

As the official publication of the Association of University Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (AUPSP), JUPSP provides a trusted platform for researchers, clinicians, technologists, and health professionals from Pakistan and beyond to disseminate work that transforms healthcare systems and serves communities.

???? Mission & Purpose

JUPSP exists to:

●        Amplify underrepresented voices in scientific publishing

●        Promote ethically driven, impactful scholarship

●        Provide equitable platforms for early-career researchers

●        Foster regional innovation with global relevance

●        Encourage collaboration across disciplines and borders

???? Scope of Publications

JUPSP welcomes original and ethically approved manuscripts in:

●        Clinical and surgical innovations

●        Public and community health

●        Biomedical and AI-integrated research

●        Health policy, ethics, and medical education

●        Qualitative, experimental, and mixed-methods studies

●        Systematic and narrative reviews

●        Case reports, short communications, and technical briefs

●        Editorials, commentaries, and scholarly perspectives

All submissions must comply with ethical policies outlined by COPE and ICMJE, and meet international standards of academic integrity.

???? Editorial Process

●        Peer Review Model: Double-blind

●        Editorial Screening: Initial evaluation for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and ethics

●        Review Timeline: Typically 21–30 days

●        Decision Outcomes: Accept, minor revision, major revision, reject

●        Ethical Enforcement: Zero tolerance for plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication, or unethical authorship practices

Editorial decisions are made independently, guided by fairness, rigor, and alignment with the journal’s mission.

???? Open Access & Copyright

●        JUPSP is a 100% open-access journal—no paywalls or subscription barriers

●        No Article Processing Charges (APCs) are currently levied

●        All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

●        Authors retain copyright while granting JUPSP rights to publish and archive their work

●        Proper attribution is required for reuse, adaptation, and distribution

???? Indexing Objectives & Standards Compliance

JUPSP is designed and operated to meet indexing and editorial standards required by:

Organization

Compliance Focus

COPE

Ethical oversight, retraction protocols, misconduct handling

ICMJE

Authorship criteria, conflict of interest disclosure, trial registration

DOAJ

Open-access transparency, licensing, editorial board structure

PubMed / PMC

XML-ready formatting, ethics compliance, indexing integrity

Web of Science

Editorial transparency, peer review quality, citation ethics

We maintain technical standards for discoverability, metadata accuracy, long-term archiving (LOCKSS/PKP PN), and global citation integration.

???? Community & Collaboration

JUPSP promotes collaboration across regions and disciplines, offering mentorship, visibility, and editorial guidance. We encourage contributions from:

●        Early-career professionals and students

●        Researchers in low- and middle-income countries

●        Multidisciplinary teams addressing real-world health challenges

●        Reviewers and advisors aligned with our vision of academic integrity

JUPSP is committed to transparency, inclusion, and transformative dialogue in health science publishing.

???? Local Roots, Global Reach

While grounded in Pakistan, JUPSP serves as a bridge to global academic networks. We spotlight healthcare challenges with universal relevance and provide a platform where ethically sound, evidence-based research can resonate beyond borders.

???? Contact Information

For submissions, queries, or partnership proposals:
???? Email: journal@aupsp.com
???? Website: www.jupsp.com
???? Publisher: Association of University Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (AUPSP)