Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Citation Rate 2026
1681-715X
eISSN 1682-024X
Professional Medical Publications
PK
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (PJMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis, published by Professional Medical Publications in PK, catalogued under ISSN 1681-715X (e-ISSN 1682-024X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.71 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $400 USD.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.71, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $400 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
- Budget $400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis, Innovations in Medical Education. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1681-715X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1682-024X |
| Publisher | Professional Medical Publications |
| Country | Pakistan |
| APC / Cost | $400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences is published by Professional Medical Publications and based in Pakistan. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 400.
In our subject taxonomy, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences is classified under Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis, Innovations in Medical Education and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.712.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.712 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S83180243
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