Aim & Scope

Aim & Scope

Aims

Birat Journal of Health Sciences (BJHS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published by Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital (BMCTH), Nepal. The journal aims to promote high-quality scientific research, evidence-based healthcare practices, and the dissemination of knowledge across medical and health sciences disciplines.

BJHS provides a scholarly platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, clinicians, academicians, and medical educators to share original research findings, clinical experiences, and advancements in healthcare.

The journal is committed to promoting scientific excellence, research integrity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improvements in patient care and public health at national and international levels.

Scope

BJHS welcomes original and scientifically significant contributions across a broad range of medical and health sciences disciplines, including:

  • Clinical Medicine: Internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, and psychiatry.

  • Public Health and Epidemiology: Disease prevention, community medicine, epidemiological studies, and health promotion.

  • Nursing and Allied Health Sciences: Nursing practice, patient care, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and allied healthcare research.

  • Biomedical Sciences: Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology.

  • Medical Education: Clinical training, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and healthcare professional education.

  • Healthcare Management: Hospital administration, healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and health policy.

  • Diagnostic and Clinical Research: Radiology, laboratory medicine, diagnostic techniques, and clinical investigations.

  • Maternal and Child Health: Reproductive healthcare, neonatal medicine, child health, and maternal health services.

  • Emerging Healthcare Research: Digital health, medical technologies, healthcare innovations, and interdisciplinary medical research.

Types of Manuscripts

BJHS considers the following categories of scholarly contributions:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Invited Articles

  • Case Reports and Case Series

  • Clinical and Medical Audits

  • Medical Education Articles

  • Viewpoints

  • Letters to the Editor

Publication Objectives

The journal seeks to:

  • Encourage original and ethical research in medical and health sciences.

  • Promote evidence-based clinical practice and patient safety.

  • Facilitate national and international scientific collaboration.

  • Support healthcare education, innovation, and professional development.

  • Enhance the accessibility and visibility of medical research.

  • Contribute to improved healthcare outcomes and public health.

Birat Journal of Health Sciences (BJHS) publishes three issues annually and follows a double-blind peer-review process to maintain scientific quality, academic credibility, and ethical publishing standards.