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Roles of Members
Editor-in-Chief
Iftikhar Ali Khawar (PhD)
Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine,
Washington University in Saint Louis,
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States.
Job roles include:
- Set the journal's vision and direction
- Oversee the editorial process and make final publication decisions
- Manage the editorial board and recruit new editors
- Ensure the journal's content meets high standards of quality and integrity
Editor
Muhammad Kashif Munir (PhD)
Health Research Institute,
National Institute of Health,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Job roles include:
- Managing Editor and Section Editor (Health Sciences)
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day editorial tasks, reviewing manuscripts, coordinating peer reviews, making publication decisions, and ensuring the quality of content.
- Focus primarily on managing the peer review process, including recruiting reviewers and ensuring timely reviews.
- Ensure timely publication of each issue
- Develop and implement strategies to increase the journal's readership and impact
Editor
Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib (PhD)
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology,
National Skills University,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Job roles include:
- Section Editor (Biological Sciences)
- Review and edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, and relevance
- Liaise with authors and reviewers throughout the publication process
- Ensure timely publication of each issue
- Develop and implement strategies to increase the journal's readership and impact
Associate Editor
Sajjad Ashraf (PhD)
Laboratory of Medicine and Pathobiology,
University of Toronto, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada.
Job roles include:
- Assist the Section Editor (Biological Sciences)
- Invite and coordinate with peer reviewers
- Monitor the progress of reviews and make recommendations on manuscripts
- Announce final decisions on submissions
- Observe reviewers' comments and ensure they are addressed
Associate Editor
Muhammad Adnan (MS)
Health Research Institute,
National Institute of Health,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Job roles include:
- Assist the Managing and Section Editor (Health Sciences)
- Observe reviewers' comments and ensure they are addressed
- Assist the editorial team and help with the day-to-day operations of the journal
- Proofread and edit articles for style and accuracy
- Manage correspondence with authors and reviewers
- Assist with administrative tasks and maintain records
- Support special projects and initiatives
Editorial Board Members/ Advisory Board
Shahana Urooj Kazmi (PhD)
Ex-Vice Chancellor,
Women University Swabi,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Huma Qureshi (MD)
Ex-Executive Director,
Pakistan Medical Research Council,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Job roles include:
- Provide strategic advice to the Editor-in-Chief on the journal's direction, policy, and scope.
- Help develop and refine the journal’s editorial guidelines and policies.
- Provide continuous feedback to improve the editorial processes and enhance the overall quality of the journal.
- Promote the journal within the scientific community and encourage submissions from high-quality researchers.
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards in publishing, such as preventing plagiarism and managing conflicts of interest.
- Ensure that the articles meet the journal's standards of quality, originality, and scientific rigor.
- Suggest new topics or special issues that could enhance the journal’s impact and relevance.
- Contribute to the journal by writing editorials, reviews, or opinion pieces.
- Stay updated on advancements in the field to ensure the journal remains at the forefront of research.
- Assist in resolving any disputes that arise during the review process.
