About the Journal

Aims and Scope of Galen Medical Journal 

The Galen Medical Journal (GMJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). GMJ aims to serve as a premier platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to disseminate significant findings, innovative research, and critical reviews that contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of NCDs.

Scope

Focus Areas: GMJ primarily focuses on the following key areas within the broader context of non-communicable diseases:

  • Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs):Epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical management, prevention strategies, and public health interventions related to NCDs.
  • Cardiovascular Diseases: Including but not limited to hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.
  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
  • Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders: Addressing diabetes mellitus, obesity, and related metabolic syndromes.
  • Cancer: Research on various types of cancer, from epidemiology and prevention to advanced treatment modalities.
  • Trauma Surgery: Innovations in surgical techniques, perioperative care, rehabilitation, and the management of complex trauma cases.
  • Traditional Medicine: Scientific validation of traditional therapies, integration of traditional and modern medicine, and the role of traditional practices in global health.
  • Mental Health Disorders: Exploring the interface between mental health and chronic diseases, including depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative conditions.
  • Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors: Investigating the impact of diet, physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and other lifestyle factors on NCDs.

Article Types: GMJ publishes a wide range of article types, including but not limited to:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Clinical Case Studies
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
  • Editorials and Commentaries
  • Short Communications
  • Letters to the Editor

Interdisciplinary Approach: Recognizing the complexity of NCDs, GMJ encourages submissions that adopt an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from public health, epidemiology, clinical medicine, health policy, and behavioral sciences.

Global Perspective: While GMJ welcomes contributions from around the world, it places particular emphasis on research that addresses the unique challenges and disparities in the burden of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Mission: The mission of GMJ is to facilitate the dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based knowledge that can influence clinical practice, inform health policy, and ultimately improve the health outcomes of populations affected by non-communicable diseases globally.

By maintaining rigorous peer-review standards and a commitment to open access, GMJ ensures that its content is widely accessible to researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and the general public, fostering a collaborative effort in the fight against non-communicable diseases.

Guided by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Standards GMJ adheres to the ICMJE Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, ensuring high editorial standards.

Conference Contributions: Your Insights Amplified We value the contributions of biomedical conferences. Conference proceedings can be published as electronic supplements or abstract books, offering a wider platform for disseminating knowledge.

Robust Peer Review Process At GMJ, we uphold ethical publishing practices:

Comprehensive Peer Review Our internal team scrutinizes submissions for methodological accuracy, format adherence, and journal alignment. Submissions meeting our criteria are assigned a submission code, ensuring streamlined communication.

Rigorous Evaluation by International Experts Submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous review by a minimum of two international reviewers. Authors' suggested reviewers are also considered, provided they meet our criteria.

Editorial Oversight for Quality Assurance Assigned to section editors, manuscripts are assessed by three editors related to the subject. If selected, the manuscript proceeds to reviewers. Their feedback guides our editorial board's decision-making.

Swift Decision Notification Authors receive feedback within 6-8 weeks of submission, reflecting our commitment to timely communication.

Open Access: Spreading Knowledge Globally GMJ follows an open access policy, enabling immediate access to research. We believe in global knowledge exchange and contribute to the accessibility of medical insights.

Trust GMJ for authoritative, open access medical content that enriches your understanding and practice.