Journal Policies

The Universal Journal of Healthcare, Medical and Dental Sciences (UJHMDS) is dedicated to promoting excellence in healthcare, medical, dental, pharmaceutical, clinical, and allied health sciences research. The following policies govern the journal's operational framework, publication management, and scholarly communication processes.

  1. Journal Scope Policy

UJHMDS publishes scholarly contributions that advance knowledge, innovation, education, practice, and policy in healthcare and biomedical sciences.

Medical Sciences

  • General Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

Dental Sciences

  • Oral Medicine
  • Oral Pathology
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Implantology
  • Dental Materials

Healthcare Sciences

  • Nursing
  • Hospital Administration
  • Healthcare Management
  • Community Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Telemedicine
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Health Economics
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Quality Management

Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Drug Discovery
  • Regulatory Affairs

Allied Health Sciences

  • Physiotherapy
  • Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Radiology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomedical Sciences
  1. Publication Model Policy

UJHMDS operates as an international online scholarly journal designed to facilitate rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge and evidence-based healthcare research.

The journal publishes original academic content that contributes to professional practice, healthcare innovation, and scientific advancement.

  1. Manuscript Categories Policy

The journal accepts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Clinical Research Papers
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Case Reports
  • Case Series
  • Short Communications
  • Clinical Notes
  • Healthcare Innovation Reports
  • Medical Education Papers
  • Public Health Studies
  1. Special Issues Policy

The journal may publish special issues focusing on emerging healthcare challenges, medical innovations, dental advancements, public health priorities, and interdisciplinary healthcare research.

Special issues may be coordinated in collaboration with:

  • Universities
  • Medical Colleges
  • Dental Institutions
  • Research Organizations
  • Healthcare Associations
  • Scientific Conferences
  1. Editorial Processing Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial administrative review to verify:

  • Journal scope suitability
  • Submission completeness
  • Technical formatting requirements
  • Required declarations and documentation
  • Compliance with journal submission guidelines

Only manuscripts meeting journal requirements proceed to the next stage of editorial processing.

  1. Article Formatting Policy

Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the journal's official author guidelines.

Submissions should contain:

  • Title Page
  • Structured Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Main Text
  • Tables and Figures
  • References
  • Author Information
  • Funding Information (if applicable)

Standardized formatting ensures consistency and readability across all published articles.

  1. Digital Preservation Policy

UJHMDS recognizes the importance of long-term scholarly preservation.

Published content may be preserved through:

  • Publisher Archives
  • Institutional Repositories
  • Digital Preservation Platforms
  • Library Preservation Systems
  • Scholarly Repository Services

to ensure future accessibility of published healthcare research.

  1. Accessibility Policy

The journal supports broad dissemination of healthcare knowledge by providing online access to published articles through its official publication platform.

The journal continuously seeks to improve accessibility, usability, and discoverability for researchers, practitioners, educators, and healthcare professionals worldwide.

  1. Publication Schedule Policy

UJHMDS publishes issues according to its approved publication calendar.

The journal may also release:

  • Supplementary Issues
  • Conference Proceedings
  • Healthcare Research Collections
  • Thematic Special Issues
  • Anniversary Editions

when approved by the Editorial Board.

  1. Metadata and Citation Policy

Published articles are assigned standardized bibliographic information to facilitate citation, indexing, referencing, and scholarly visibility.

Article records may include:

  • Volume and Issue Information
  • Publication Dates
  • Author Affiliations
  • Citation Metadata
  • Abstract Information
  • Keywords
  • Persistent Article Records
  1. International Collaboration Policy

UJHMDS encourages contributions from:

  • Medical Researchers
  • Dental Researchers
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Clinicians
  • Academic Faculty
  • Public Health Experts
  • Biomedical Scientists
  • International Research Teams

The journal supports multidisciplinary and international collaborations that contribute to healthcare advancement.

  1. Author Support Policy

The journal strives to provide efficient communication and publication support throughout the manuscript lifecycle.

Authors may receive assistance regarding:

  • Submission Procedures
  • Manuscript Preparation
  • Publication Requirements
  • Issue Scheduling
  • Article Processing Updates
  • Post-Publication Information
  1. Policy Amendments

UJHMDS reserves the right to revise, update, or modify journal policies to accommodate developments in scholarly publishing, healthcare research practices, technological advancements, and international publishing standards.

All revised policies become effective upon publication on the official journal website.

Journal: Universal Journal of Healthcare, Medical and Dental Sciences (UJHMDS)

Publisher: Wissira Research Lab

Discipline: Healthcare, Medical and Dental Sciences

Publication Type: International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal

Primary Areas: Medicine, Dentistry, Healthcare Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health and Allied Health Research