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- Title
PMandDC and HEC might form a joint committee for evaluation and accreditation of Medical Journals.
- Abstract
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMandDC) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) are considering forming a joint committee to evaluate and accredit medical journals in Pakistan. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the accreditation process and the recognition of sub-standard journals by the HEC. The PMandDC has already recognized ninety-one journals, while others are still under review. The training course organized by the PMandDC and other institutions aimed to enhance the quality and transparency of medical journals, emphasizing the importance of peer review and adherence to ethical standards. The speakers discussed various criteria for journal evaluation, including the need for comprehensive journal information, uniformity in abstracts and references, and the inclusion of individual author contributions and conflict of interest statements. The session also addressed challenges faced by editors, such as formatting errors and poor quality images. Suggestions were made to improve the accreditation process, including giving weightage to journals listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals and providing credit to reviewers. The training session was well-attended and appreciated by editors and participants.
- Subjects
MEDICAL periodicals; ACCREDITATION
- Publication
Pulse International, 2024, Vol 25, Issue 12, p1
- ISSN
1682-0274
- Publication type
Article