Pakistan Journal of Allied Health Sciences

About the Journal

Pakistan Journal of Allied Health Sciences (PJAHS) is an open access Double-Blind Peer review journal, published and owned by MAERIFA Research House (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED (MRH). PJAHS is a quarterly research journal freely available online. PJAHS is a scholarly journal that publishes scientific research on the practice of Allied Health Sciences details are given below :

1. Medical Laboratory Technology: This field involves the analysis of blood, urine, tissue samples, and other bodily substances to help diagnose and treat diseases.
2. Radiology and Imaging Technology: Professionals in this area operate diagnostic equipment like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound machines to help in diagnosing and monitoring diseases.
3. Physiotherapy: Physiotherapists work with patients to rehabilitate and improve physical function that may be affected due to injury, illness, or disability.
4. Pharmacy: While pharmacists are sometimes considered separate from allied health, in many contexts, they are included. They specialize in the preparation and dispensing of medications and provide advice on their safe use.
5. Dental Hygiene and Technology: This field focuses on oral health, working alongside dentists to provide care and perform certain dental procedures.
6. Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitians and nutritionists focus on diet and nutrition to promote health, manage diseases, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
7. Optometry and Vision Sciences: This involves the examination of eyes, diagnosing visual problems, and prescribing corrective lenses.
8. Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapists assist people of all ages to overcome physical and mental health issues, helping them to live independently and perform everyday activities.
9. Speech and Language Therapy: These professionals diagnose and treat communication disorders, including speech, language, and swallowing difficulties.
10. Biomedical Technology: This field combines engineering and technology to develop tools and devices used in healthcare.
11. Prosthetics and Orthotics: Specialists in this area design and fit artificial limbs (prosthetics) and supportive devices (orthotics).
12. Respiratory Therapy: Respiratory therapists specialize in the assessment and treatment of breathing disorders including chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and emphysema.
13. Emergency and Intensive Care Sciences: This includes professions like paramedics and emergency medical technicians who provide urgent pre-hospital care.
14. Audiology: Audiologists specialize in the assessment and treatment of hearing and balance disorders.
15. Health Informatics and Information Management: This area focuses on the management of healthcare data and information technology in healthcare.

The Pakistan Journal of Allied Health Sciences (PJAHS) plays a pivotal role in the healthcare landscape of Pakistan by serving as a key platform for the dissemination and exchange of scholarly research and insights within the field of allied health. Its significance lies in fostering the development of a robust evidence-based practice culture among Pakistani healthcare professionals, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing the quality of patient care. By publishing cutting-edge research, case studies, and reviews from a diverse range of allied health disciplines, PJAHS not only contributes to the professional growth and knowledge enhancement of health practitioners but also influences health policies and educational standards within Pakistan. Moreover, as an accessible source of up-to-date information, PJAHS aids in addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced in Pakistan, thereby playing a crucial role in the advancement of national health and wellbeing.

The Journal welcomes submissions based on Allied Health Sciences research Each article accepted after peer review process is made freely available online immediately upon publication, is published under a Creative Commons license and will be hosted online in perpetuity.

PJAHS publishes articles, which are; based on empirical and theoretical research, literature reviews, and case studies, experimental research - without preference.

All submitted research papers and articles will be checked for originality using Ithenticate.