About the Journal

Medical Journal of IOSAT (MJIOSAT) is a peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal published by the Institute of Science and Technology (IOSAT). The journal is dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research, evidence-based reviews, and academically rigorous scholarly work in medicine and health sciences. It serves clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and allied health professionals by providing a credible platform for scientific exchange and professional development.

Aims and Scope

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical case reports, brief communications, editorials, and other scholarly contributions relevant to medicine and health sciences. The journal welcomes submissions in clinical medicine, surgery, public health, epidemiology, biomedical sciences, nursing, allied health sciences, medical education, digital health, and health systems research. Priority is given to work that demonstrates scientific rigor, ethical integrity, methodological transparency, and relevance to local, regional, or global health.

Open Access Policy

The journal follows a full open access publishing model. All articles are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, without subscription, embargo, or registration barriers. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of published articles, subject to the terms of the applicable license.

Copyright and License

Authors retain copyright in their work unless otherwise stated by journal policy. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) or another clearly stated open license adopted by the journal. The copyright holder and license terms are displayed on each published article in both HTML and PDF formats.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine relevance to the journal’s scope, adherence to submission requirements, and basic standards of scientific and ethical quality. Manuscripts that pass initial screening are sent for double-anonymous peer review by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or assigned handling editor on the basis of reviewer reports, editorial judgment, and the journal’s standards for originality, scientific merit, clarity, and ethical compliance.

Policy for Submissions from Editors or Editorial Board Members

Submissions authored by editors, editorial board members, or individuals with editorial responsibility are handled independently by an editor with no competing interest in the manuscript. Such submissions are subject to the same peer review standards as all other manuscripts, and the editorial decision is made without involvement from the author-editor.

Reviewer Policy

Reviewers are selected on the basis of subject expertise, academic suitability, and the absence of relevant conflicts of interest. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, provide objective and constructive feedback, and declare any competing interests that may affect the integrity of the review process. The journal reserves the right to replace reviewers who do not meet professional or ethical expectations.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The journal is committed to high standards of publication ethics and follows recognized international principles of transparency, editorial integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing. Allegations of plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or falsified data, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, image manipulation, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or other forms of misconduct are investigated according to journal policy. Where necessary, the journal may publish corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other editorial notices to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Research Ethics

Research involving human participants must include a statement confirming approval by an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board, together with informed consent where applicable. Research involving animals must include a statement of ethical approval and compliance with relevant animal welfare standards. Clinical case reports must state whether patient consent for publication was obtained when identifiable information is involved.

Reporting Guidelines

Authors are expected to prepare manuscripts in accordance with recognized reporting standards appropriate to the study design. These may include CONSORT for clinical trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, CARE for case reports, and ARRIVE for animal research, as applicable.

Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, their work or judgment. All sources of funding, sponsorship, or support related to the research and publication must be declared clearly in the manuscript. Editorial decisions are made independently of funding sources, sponsors, advertisers, or institutional interests.

Editorial Independence

The editorial process of the journal is independent of the publisher, owner, sponsors, and advertisers. Commercial, institutional, or financial interests do not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.

Author Fees

The journal does not charge submission fees, editorial processing fees, article processing charges, page charges, or publication fees.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

The journal is committed to the long-term preservation of its published content. Digital preservation is provided through [CLOCKSS / LOCKSS / PKP Preservation Network]. In the event of platform failure, journal closure, or other trigger conditions defined by the archiving service, preserved content will remain accessible in accordance with the applicable preservation policy.

Sponsorship, Revenue Sources, and Advertising

The journal is published by the Institute of Science and Technology (IOSAT) and may receive support through institutional funding. All revenue sources are disclosed transparently on the journal website. Such support has no role in editorial decision-making. The journal does not accept advertising. Where advertising is accepted, it is clearly separated from editorial content and governed by the journal’s advertising policy.

Ownership and Management

The owner and publisher of the journal are clearly identified on the journal website. The governance, management responsibilities, and editorial roles of the journal are publicly described to ensure transparency and accountability.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published  quarterly. The publication schedule is posted publicly and maintained consistently.

History of the Journal

The Medical Journal of IOSAT was established in 2026 to promote scholarly communication and research dissemination in medicine and health sciences. Since its launch, the journal has aimed to uphold academic quality, editorial independence, and international publishing standards.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, affiliations, and other personal information entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for editorial and publishing purposes, including peer review, production, indexing, preservation, and communication related to the journal’s operations. This information will not be used for unrelated purposes or shared with third parties except where necessary for journal management, publication, archiving, indexing, or legal compliance.

Contact Information

Editorial Office
Medical Journal of IOSAT
Institute of Science and Technology (IOSAT)
shankhamul-31, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +977 01 5922920, +977 9851079343