Liaquat journal of Health Research

The Liaquat Journal of Health Research (LJHR) is a biannual, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published under the auspices of Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry, Darul Sehat Hospital, Karachi. LJHR is committed to advancing health sciences by providing a platform for the dissemination of high-quality, ethically sound, and regionally relevant research across the fields of medicine, dentistry, public health, and medical education.

As a multidisciplinary journal, LJHR encourages contributions from a broad spectrum of health professionals, researchers, and educators. It aims to highlight pressing healthcare issues affecting low- and middle-income countries, particularly within South Asia, with a strong emphasis on applied clinical research, community health interventions, and innovations in healthcare delivery and education.

The journal is dedicated to fostering a research culture among undergraduate and postgraduate scholars and seeks to empower emerging authors by offering structured editorial guidance and constructive peer review. LJHR adheres to international publication standards and ethical guidelines set by ICMJE, COPE, and WAME. By bridging academic inquiry with real-world healthcare challenges, LJHR aspires to serve as a credible voice for scientific advancement and clinical excellence in the region.

Aims, Scope & Objectives

Aim

LJHR is a peer-reviewed, open-access biomedical journal committed to fostering scholarly excellence and evidence-based practice in Pakistan and beyond. It aims to showcase original research, systematic reviews, case reports, and brief communications that address key public health, clinical, and medical education challenges—especially those uniquely relevant to developing countries and regional healthcare settings.

Scope

LJHR welcomes submissions in the following domains:

- Clinical Medicine & Surgery (Medicine, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, etc.)
- Public & Community Health (Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Systems Research)
- Medical Education (Curriculum Development, Assessment, Simulation-Based Learning)
- Basic and Translational Sciences (Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology)
- Health Policy & Administration (Hospital Management, Quality Improvement, Ethics & Health Law)

Objectives

- Disseminate high-quality evidence that influences clinical decision‑making and healthcare policy in South Asia.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, academicians, and health systems.
- Support development of medical research skills among undergraduate and postgraduate students at Liaquat College.
- Encourage studies addressing local health priorities—including communicable diseases, non-communicable illnesses, and medical education innovation.
- Foster publication standards that adhere to ICMJE/COPE/WAME guidelines and increase visibility through indexing in regional/international databases.