Call for Submissions (Special Issue of Annals of KEMU (AKEMU) on Climate Change)

PROCESSING FEE & PUBLICATION FEE COMPLETELY WAIVED

The Annals of King Edward Medical University (AKEMU) invites researchers, healthcare professionals, academicians, and policymakers to submit manuscripts for its forthcoming Special Issue on Climate Change.

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to global health, affecting individuals, communities, healthcare systems, and sustainable development. This special issue aims to showcase high-quality scientific evidence and innovative perspectives on the health impacts of climate change and strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

We welcome submissions in the form of:

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic and Narrative Reviews
• Short Communications
• Perspectives and Commentaries

Important Dates

📅 Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026

Special Fee Waiver

Processing Fee (PKR 5,000): WAIVED
Publication Fee (PKR 15,000): WAIVED

Both the processing and publication charges have been fully waived for all manuscripts submitted for this Special Issue.

All submissions will undergo the Journal's standard peer-review process and will be considered for publication based on scientific merit, quality, and editorial decision.

We encourage researchers and healthcare professionals to take advantage of this opportunity to disseminate their work and contribute to the growing evidence on one of the most pressing global challenges of our time.

Submit your manuscript and be part of this important scientific initiative.

Annals of KEMU Achieves Higher Impact Factor in JCR 2026

We are delighted to announce that, according to the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2026 released by Clarivate, the Annals of King Edward Medical University (Annals of KEMU) has achieved an increased Impact Factor of 0.2, up from 0.1. This important milestone reflects the journal's growing international visibility, academic quality, and scholarly impact. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, KEMU faculty, Editorial and Advisory Boards, reviewers, and authors, whose dedication and contributions have made this achievement possible. We thank everyone for their continued support and commitment to advancing high-quality medical research. Together, we look forward to reaching even greater milestones in the years ahead.