JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AUSTRALIA
Chief Administrator
The Chief Administrator oversees the journal’s operational and technical aspects. He manages the website, monitors article submissions, and provides support to doctors and scholars encountering issues during submission.
Name: Muhammad Waqar
Affiliation: Founder – The Health Sciences AUS, M.Sc. Computer Networking (Melbourne Institute of Technology)
Primary Role: Managing the website, troubleshooting article submission issues, and coordinating between authors and editorial staff
Region: Melbourne, Australia
Email: info@healthsciencesaus.com
- Editor-in-Chief (EIC)
The Editor-in-Chief is the highest-ranking editor responsible for the overall direction and content of the journal. The EIC oversees the entire editorial process, makes final decisions on publication, and sets journal policies.
Name: Dr. Ammad Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), D-Derm (UKCC), D-Aesthetic (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Research Scholar
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: ammad9158181@gmail.com
- Associate Editors
Associate Editors assist the Editor-in-Chief in managing the journal. They may handle specific subject areas, oversee the peer-review process, and recommend manuscripts for acceptance or rejection.
Name: Dr. Muhammad Israr
Affiliation: BDS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), M.Phil (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar) – Basic Sciences
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Asfandyar
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Medicine and Cardiology – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Irsa Hidayat
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Clinical Hematologist (AFBMTC), Dip RCPath (UK)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Section Editors
Section Editors focus on specific fields or sections within the journal, such as clinical studies, reviews, or case reports. They manage the review process for submissions within their section.
Name: Dr. Sadia Nisar
Affiliation: BDS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Orthodontist – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Abdus Samad
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Orthopaedics – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Shafqat Ali Shah
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Ophthalmology – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Muhammad Ayub
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), General Surgery – FCPS, Thoracic Surgery – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Inam
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Paediatrics – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Managing Editors
The Managing Editors coordinate the editorial process and handle day-to-day operations. This includes communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to ensure timely publication and adherence to journal standards.
Name: Dr. Laila Hassan
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Aesthetic Medicine (UK)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Asma Qaiser Qureshi
Affiliation: MBBS (King Edward Medical University, Lahore), Dermatology – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Sayyed Muddasir Shah
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), ENT – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Sohaib
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Paediatrics – FCPS, Cardiology – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Editorial Board Members
Editorial Board Members are experts from various fields relevant to the journal’s scope. They assist in reviewing manuscripts, providing feedback, and advising on editorial policies.
Name: Dr. Muhammad Uzair
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Dermatology – FCPS (CPSP) / Aesthetic Physician
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Abida Munir Badini
Affiliation: MBBS (Quetta Medical College), AGA Khan Hospital, Family Medicine – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: abida_badini@hotmail.com
Name: Dr. Naeem Ul Haq
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Neurosurgery – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Sara Anwer
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), General Medicine – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Farhat Rehman
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), M.Phil (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), HOD – Physiology
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Sajjad Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Interventional Cardiology – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Guest Editors
Guest Editors are invited to oversee special issues or themed editions of the journal. They manage and organize the review process for their designated special editions.
Name: Prof. Dr. Qamar Ul Nisa
Affiliation: MBBS (Army Medical College), FCPS Clinical Hematology (AFBMTC-CPSP), Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist (UK)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: qammarchaudhry@yahoo.com
Name: Prof. Dr. Asif Iqbal
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Cardiology (CPSP), Associate Professor of Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drasifiqbal175@gmail.com
Name: Prof. Dr. Amjid Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Medicine – FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dramjidali75@gmail.com
- Technical Editors
Technical Editors focus on ensuring that all manuscripts meet the journal’s formatting and technical standards, including structure, style, and language accuracy.
Name: Abdullah
Affiliation: B.A, M.A (International Relations), M.Phil (International Relations), Research Scholar
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: khanabdullah186@gmail.com
- Review Editors
Review Editors coordinate the peer-review process by selecting qualified reviewers, evaluating their reports, and maintaining review quality across submissions.
Name: Dr. Muhammad Yousaf
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Clinical Hematology (AFBMTC), Consultant Clinical Hematology (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dr.yousaf2907@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Saad Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Gandhara Medical University), FCPS Nephrology (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drsaadkhn136@gmail.com
Name: Prof. Dr. Saadia Ashraf
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), HOD Pulmonology and Critical Care Division – FCPS (CPSP), KMC/KTH, Peshawar
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: saadiaashraf1@gmail.com
- Advisory Board Members
The Advisory Board consists of senior experts who provide strategic direction, guidance on emerging topics, and recommendations for the journal’s long-term development.
Name: Dr. Asghar Ali Kerio
Affiliation: MBBS (Ziauddin University), FCPS Clinical Hematology (AFBMTC-CPSP), Senior Registrar – Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drasgharkerio66@gmail.com
PMDC Number: 68029-S
Name: Dr. Naseer Hassan
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Neurosurgery, MRCS, CHPE, CHR, DHPE, ASCD, NMC (Irish Medical Council Member), Fellowship in Microvascular Brain Surgery
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drnaseerhassan@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Adnan Ahmed
Affiliation: Associate Professor / Chairperson, Neurosurgery, BKMC Swabi; MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS (CPSP), MPH, CHPE, ASDC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: adnankmc2011@yahoo.com
- Copy Editors / Language Editors
Copy Editors and Language Editors ensure grammatical precision, stylistic consistency, and clarity in all accepted manuscripts. They play a key role in maintaining the professional quality and tone of published work.
Name: Dr. Saad Ali Shah
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Surgery (CPSP), Assistant Professor – MMC/MTI
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: surgeondrsaad@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Sabahat
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Gynaecology (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dr.sabahat1989@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Aimal Khan
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Nephrology (CPSP), Assistant Professor – KTH
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: aimal.khan@kmc.edu.pk
- Members – Peer Review Panels
Basic Sciences
Name: Dr. Zarka Sarwer
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), M.Phil (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Physiology (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Name: Dr. Ahsan Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), M.Phil (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), Pharmacology
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: khanahsan8204@gmail.com
Aesthetic Medicine
Name: Dr. Anzita Kazi
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), D-Derm (Ziauddin University)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: kazianita33@gmail.com
Anesthesia
Name: Dr. Adil Mehraj
Affiliation: MBBS (Army Medical College), FCPS Consultant Anaesthetist (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: adil.mehraj@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Naeem Khalid
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS (CPSP)
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drnaeemkhlaid@gmail.com
Neurology
Name: Dr. Ateeq Ur Rehman
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Neurology (CPSP), Consultant Neurologist – KTH
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dr.ateeqneurology@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Muhammad Asim
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Neurology (CPSP), Senior Registrar – MMC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drasimneurology@gmail.com
Neurosurgery
Name: Dr. Naseer Hassan
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Neurosurgery, MRCS, CHPE, CHR, DHPE, ASCD, NMC (Irish Medical Council), Fellowship in Microvascular Brain Surgery
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drnaseerhassan@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Adnan Ahmed
Affiliation: Associate Professor / Chairperson, Neurosurgery, BKMC Swabi; MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS (CPSP), MPH, CHPE, ASDC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: adnankmc2011@yahoo.com
Ophthalmology
Name: Dr. Maria Shah
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Ophthalmology (CPSP), Consultant Ophthalmologist – KTH
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dr.mariashahoph@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Imran Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Ophthalmology (CPSP), Senior Registrar – MMC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drimranophthalmology@gmail.com
Orthopaedics
Name: Dr. Wajid Ali
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Orthopaedic Surgery (CPSP), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – KTH
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drwajidorthokth@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Adeel Khan
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Orthopaedics (CPSP), Assistant Professor – MMC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dradeelorthopesh@gmail.com
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Name: Dr. Riaz Ahmed
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS ENT (CPSP), Consultant ENT Specialist – KTH
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: dr.riazentkth@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Taimur Khan
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), MCPS ENT (CPSP), Senior Registrar – MMC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drtaimurkhan.ent@gmail.com
Pathology
Name: Dr. Uzma Noreen
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), M.Phil Pathology (Khyber Medical University), Assistant Professor – KMC
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: druzmapathology@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Junaid Iqbal
Affiliation: MBBS (Khyber Medical University, Peshawar), FCPS Histopathology (CPSP), Senior Registrar – KTH
Region: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: drjunaidhisto@gmail.com
SCOPE
Is the article in line with the aims and scope of the journal?
CONTENT QUALITY AND ORIGINALITY
- Is the article sufficiently novel and interesting to warrant publication?
- Does it add to the canon of knowledge?
- Does the article adhere to the journal’s standards?
- Is the research question an important one?
ORGANIZATION AND CLARITY
TITLE
Does it clearly describe the article?
ABSTRACT
Does it reflect the content of the article?
INTRODUCTION
Does it describe what the author hoped to achieve accurately, and clearly state the problem being investigated? Normally, the introduction should summarize relevant research to provide context, and explain what other authors’ findings, if any, are being challenged or extended. It should describe the experiment, the hypothesis(es) and the general experimental design or method.
METHOD
Does the author accurately explain how the data was collected? Is the design suitable for answering the question posed? Is there sufficient information present for you to replicate the research? Does the article identify the procedures followed? Are these ordered in a meaningful way? If the methods are new, are they explained in detail? Was the sampling appropriate? Have the equipment and materials been adequately described? Does the article make it clear what type of data was recorded; has the author been precise in describing measurements?
RESULTS
This is where the author/s should explain in words what he/she discovered in the research. It should be clearly laid out and in a logical sequence. You will need to consider if the appropriate analysis has been conducted. Are the statistics correct? If you are not comfortable with statistics, please advise the editor when you submit your report. Interpretation of results should not be included in this section.
DISCUSSION
Are the claims in this section supported by the results, do they seem reasonable? Have the authors indicated how the results relate to expectations and to earlier research? Does the article support or contradict previous theories?
CONCLUSION
Match the research objectives and answer the research question. Does the conclusion explain how the research has moved the body of scientific knowledge forward?
TABLES, FIGURES, IMAGES
Are they appropriate? Do they properly show the data? Are they easy to interpret and understand?
FINAL COMMENTS
- All submissions are confidential and please do not discuss any aspect of the submissions with a third party.
- If you would like to discuss the article with a colleague, please ask the editor first.
- Please do not contact the author directly.
- Ethical Issues
PLAGIARISM
If you suspect that an article is a substantial copy of another work, please let the editor know, citing the previous work in as much detail as possible.
It is very difficult to detect the determined fraudster, but if you suspect the results in an article to be untrue, discuss it with the editor
Other ethical concerns: For medical research, has confidentiality been maintained? Has there been a violation of the accepted norms in the ethical treatment of animal or human subjects? If so, then these should also be identified to the editor