Sandeq Medical Journal (SMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and scholarly discussions in the broad fields of medicine and health sciences, with an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates ethical, humanistic, and legal dimensions of medical practice.
The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to disseminate evidence-based knowledge and critical reflections that advance medical science, healthcare systems, and human-centered medical practice.
The scope of Sandeq Medical Journal includes, but is not limited to:
Clinical Medicine
Internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, psychiatry, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, and other clinical specialties.
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, environmental health, occupational health, community medicine, health policy, and health system research.
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Basic medical sciences, translational research, laboratory medicine, biomedical technology, pharmacology, pathology, and emerging health innovations.
Medical Ethics and Bioethics
Ethical issues in clinical practice, research ethics, bioethical principles, professional conduct, patient autonomy, informed consent, and ethical challenges in modern medicine.
Medical Humanities
Humanistic approaches to medicine, including medical sociology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy of medicine, narrative medicine, cultural perspectives on health and illness, and doctor–patient relationships.
Medicolegal and Health Law Studies
Medical law, forensic medicine, medicolegal cases, malpractice issues, patient rights, healthcare regulations, legal aspects of medical practice, and health-related legislation.
Medical Education and Professional Development
Medical education research, curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies, assessment, professionalism, and continuing medical education.
Article Types Accepted
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Case Reports and Case Series
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Ethical and Medicolegal Analyses
Policy and Conceptual Papers