The Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, (JKIMSU), (ISSN 2231-4261) is peer reviewed, open access journal published quarterly (January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December) in two formats; printed and online (epub- ahead of print). The main aims of this journal are to publish novel and interesting observations and advance scientific knowledge in all the branches of medicine and allied sciences. The JKIMSU provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for the dissemination of peer-reviewed review articles, original articles, case reports, short communication, letters to the editor and book reviews in the field of all branches of medical sciences. The advisory board and editorial board of JKIMSU include well known eminent scientists from India and abroad in all the branches of medicine to produce a high quality scientific journal an impact on researchers and practitioners.

The most of the articles accepted for publication will be based on the work carried out as part of a research projects or postgraduate/ doctoral programme.
           
Contributions are expected to be of a high standard, not only in respect of subject matter and its treatment, but also in the quality of writing. Particular attention to be given in clarity and conciseness of expression.
 Submission of a manuscript accompanies certification on the part of the author(s) that the article submitted has not been published, nor is being considered for publication in any other similar journal. Contributions may, however, be considered based on prior conference presentation.
           
All contributions that are considered by the editors to be within the aim and scope of the journal are subjected to peer review by at least two reviewers. Decision of publication is made by the editorial board as per the direction of the reviewers and the responses to the queries of reviewers from the author(s).
 The journal is owned and managed by Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad (Maharashtra) India.

The scientific information published in the journal is the views of the contributors and not of the Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, or the editorial board. The JKIMSU or editorial board cannot be held responsible for any wrong scientific information published in the journal. Duplication or reduplication of earlier published in any journal will not be entertained by the JKIMSU. Editorial board having the right to determine the style and if necessary, edit and shorten any material accepted for publication. Every effort will be made to notify authors promptly of editorial decisions.“Declaration of authorship” duly signed by all authors and letter to the editor in chief must be accompanied while submissions of manuscript and “copyright transfer form” once again duly signed by all authors if the manuscript is accepted for publication. Articles accepted would be copy edited for grammar, punctuation, print style, and format. Page proofs will be sent to the corresponding author, which has to be returned within three days. Correction received after that period may not be included. Electronic submission by e-mail is preferred or one copy of manuscript, one set of quality glossy prints or CD should be submitted to the Editor in Chief of JKIMSU.

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (JKIMSU) is member of the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), Indian Association of Medical Journal Editors (IAMJE), and follows the guidelines of publication ethics and Malpractice of COPE, DOAJ, WAME, OASPA, ICMJE, and IAMJE.

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University  is a member of Committee on Publication Ethics' [COPE] and following all guidelines of COPE regarding the publication ethics and  no malpractice is observed till date.