Aims and Scope
The Journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences (JIUMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to advancing knowledge across all fields of medical sciences. As the official journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences, JIUMS aims to serve as a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and scholarly work that contributes to the development and improvement of healthcare in both pre-hospital and hospital settings.
    The journal welcomes original research articles, short communications, case reports, and letters to the editor-in-chief that address a wide range of topics within the medical sciences in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Submissions may include basic science, clinical studies, public health, health policy, and interdisciplinary research relevant to medical practice and health systems.
    JIUMS particularly encourages the submission of manuscripts written in Persian (with an extended English abstract), promoting accessibility and engagement with the regional and international scientific communities. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the integrity, quality, and relevance of the published content. Coverage includes, but is not limited to:

• General and Internal Medicine
• Clinical Medicine
• Basic and Applied Medical Sciences
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Medical Education and Ethics.

    JIUMS is committed to supporting scientific innovation, improving healthcare delivery, and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators.