There is no fee for submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS). Authors can submit their articles free of cost, and the peer review process — including all review rounds — is also free.

Article Processing Charges (APC) are only applicable after the article has been accepted for publication following peer review.

This policy ensures that authors are not charged unless their work is approved for publication, supporting a fair and transparent publishing process.

Yes, authors are welcome to submit supplementary materials along with their manuscript. These materials can include:

• Additional figures or tables

• Data sets

• Appendices

• Multimedia files (such as videos or audio)

Please ensure that the supplementary materials are properly labeled and referenced within the manuscript. All supplementary files will be published online along with the article once it is accepted.

If you have any specific requirements or questions regarding the submission of supplementary materials, feel free to contact us.

To submit your manuscript to the Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS), please follow these steps:

Prepare Your Manuscript: Ensure your manuscript is formatted according to the journal’s submission guidelines. You can find the guidelines on our submission page.

Submit via the Portal or Email:

You can submit your manuscript either through our online submission portal or by emailing it directly to editor@jpmsonline.com.

Include the manuscript, along with any required documents such as the conflict of interest form, copyright form, and any supplementary materials.

Check Submission Status: After submission, you will receive an acknowledgment email, and your manuscript will be processed for review. You can track the status of your submission via the portal or by communicating with our editorial team.

Peer Review Process: Once submitted, the manuscript will undergo a peer review. You will receive feedback, and if necessary, you may need to revise your manuscript before acceptance.

For detailed instructions and guidelines, please refer to our submission page.

The publication process for the Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS) typically takes the following time:

• Initial Decision: 2-3 days after submission.

• Peer Review Process: 1-2 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.

• Acceptance after Review: Once the manuscript is revised and accepted, it typically takes 1 week.

• Publication: After acceptance and payment, the manuscript will be published within 2-3 weeks, depending on the availability of the next issue.

Yes, authors should follow the Manuscript Guidelines provided by the Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS). All submitted manuscripts must adhere to:

• The journal’s structural format (Title, Abstract, Introduction, etc.)

• MLA referencing style for in-text citations and the reference list

• Standard formatting for fonts, margins, and headings

• Proper labeling of tables, figures, and supplementary materials

• Ethical compliance, authorship, and conflict of interest declaration

A detailed “Instructions for Authors” section is available on the journal’s submission page, and authors are encouraged to review it carefully before submission.

Yes, the Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS) charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication, which covers the cost of editorial services, peer review, typesetting, and online hosting.

• Normal Publication Fee: $500 USD
  
  

The Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS) follows an open-access publishing model and is committed to the free and global dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Copyright Policy:
Authors retain the copyright of their work. However, by submitting and publishing with JPMS, authors grant the journal a license to publish, distribute, and archive the article.

Licensing Policy:
All articles published in JPMS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to:

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
— as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source is properly cited.

This policy ensures that research published in JPMS remains freely accessible and reusable with proper attribution.

For more information, you may visit our licensing and copyright section on the journal website.

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS) are evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Relevance to the Journal's Scope: The manuscript should fall within the fields of medical sciences, including but not limited to clinical research, public health, and medical technology.

2. Originality: The manuscript must present original research or findings that have not been previously published or are not under consideration elsewhere.

3. Quality of Research: Manuscripts are reviewed for sound scientific methodology, validity of results, and thorough analysis. All claims should be well-supported by data.

4. Clarity and Quality of Writing: The manuscript should be clearly written, well-structured, and adhere to the journal's formatting and referencing guidelines. It should also be free of grammatical errors.

5. Ethical Considerations: Authors must ensure that their research adheres to ethical standards, including patient consent and approval from relevant ethics committees.

6. Peer Review Feedback: Manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process, and the quality and validity of the peer reviewers' feedback play a significant role in the acceptance/rejection decision.

7. Impact and Contribution: The manuscript should make a significant contribution to the field, advancing knowledge or offering practical applications.

If a manuscript does not meet one or more of these criteria, it may be rejected. Authors will receive detailed feedback from reviewers to improve the manuscript for future submissions.

The Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS) follows a single-blind peer-review process, where the reviewers know the identity of the authors, but the authors do not know who the reviewers are.

Here’s how the process works:

1. Initial Screening: The editorial team checks the manuscript for scope, formatting, and plagiarism.

2. Peer Review: The manuscript is sent to expert reviewers for evaluation, usually within 1–2 weeks.

3. Revisions: Based on the reviewers’ comments, authors may be asked to revise and resubmit their manuscript. Multiple rounds of revision may occur.

4. Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on acceptance or rejection based on the reviewers’ recommendations.

5. Post-Acceptance: Once accepted, the article proceeds to copyediting and publication.

This process helps ensure the quality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of the published work.

The Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences (JPMS) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the following areas of medical and health sciences:

• Basic Medical Sciences

• Clinical Sciences

• Preventive and Community Medicine

• Specialized Medical Fields

• Medical Research and Education

• Radiography

• Alternative and Integrative Medicine

• Global Health and Tropical Medicine

The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions that aim to advance medical research, healthcare practices, and global health outcomes.

For more details, please visit the Aims & Scope section on the journal’s website