Welcome to QScience.com

QScience.com is an innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience. QScience.com hosts a range of open-access, peer-reviewed content:

- Health-related journals: Qatar Medical Journal; Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care; Qatar Journal of Public Health; and Avicenna.

- Life sciences, health sciences, and physical sciences: Arabian Journal of Scientific Research.

- Librarianship and information science:Journal of Information Studies and Technology.

- Family studies: Doha International Family Institute Journal.

- Multidisciplinary journal:QScience Connect.

In addition to these, QScience.com also hosts several conference proceedings and books.

Call for papers – Avicenna Journal
Impact of Technological Advancements on Healthcare and Medical Services

Avicenna is seeking papers for a special issue on the Impact of Technological Advancements on Healthcare and Medical Services. Avicenna is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal on healthcare development and innovation published by the Qatari Publisher Hamad bin Khalifa University Press. The journal is indexed in Google Scholar Web of Science "Emerging Sources Citation Index". The strategic plan aims to enhance its visibility and credibility by pursuing inclusion in other prestigious indexing platforms, such as Scopus, PubMed, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). The Journal Citation Indicator (JCI) rank in the Health Policy & Services Category was 9/117 (Q1) in 2022 and 13/119 (Q1) in 2023. Learn more at Clarivate.

Researchers, academicians, and industry experts are invited to contribute to a special issue focusing on the transformative impact of technological advancements in the field of healthcare and medical services. This special issue aims to explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities arising from the integration of technology in healthcare, with a focus on improving patient care, enhancing medical outcomes, and revolutionizing healthcare delivery systems.
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025.

Scope of the Special Issue:

The special issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and theoretical perspectives that shed light on various aspects related to the impact of technology on healthcare and medical services. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Telemedicine and remote healthcare delivery
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare
• Internet of Things (IoT) applications in healthcare
• Wearable devices and sensor technologies for monitoring health
• Big data analytics and data-driven healthcare decision-making
• Virtual and augmented reality in medical training and patient care
• Robotics and automation in healthcare settings
• Blockchain technology for secure healthcare data management
• Mobile health (mHealth) applications and innovations
• Ethical and legal implications of technology in healthcare

Submission Guidelines:

Submissions are accepted in English language. Articles may include a maximum of 5,000 words with 20 references maximum. Quality improvement and policy implementation articles are also welcome. Authors should follow the Vancouver referencing style. All submissions will be subject to double-blind peer-review.

For more information about the journal and submission guidelines, please visit https://www.qscience.com/content/journals/avi?page=submit-a-paper. We encourage prospective authors to review the journal's aims and scope to ensure their submissions align with the focus of the special issue. Those interested in contributing are requested to respond to this call for papers by submitting their manuscripts to the following email address: [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and sharing groundbreaking research on the impact of technological advancements on healthcare and medical services. Together, let's pave the way for a future where technology revolutionizes the healthcare landscape and improves the well-being of individuals worldwide.

Call for Applications: Associate Editors

Applications for Avicenna Editorial Board

Avicenna, an international peer-reviewed open-access journal, invites applications for Editorial Board membership. The initial term will be one year, with the potential for renewal based on contributions and mutual agreement.

Deadline: 31 January 2025

About Avicenna

Avicenna informs and stimulates scholarly discussion toward improving healthcare delivery in the Middle East. The journal is owned and sponsored by Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press. It welcomes submissions of original research, clinical and epidemiological studies, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports, and extended reports addressing the region's unique healthcare delivery challenges. Avicenna research topics include health literacy and education, medical humanities, anthropology and media, public health ethics, quality, policy and practice, healthcare management, innovation and efficiency, artificial intelligence, and more. 

The journal is currently indexed in Google Scholar and the Web of Science's "Emerging Sources Citation Index." The strategic plan aims to enhance its visibility and credibility by pursuing inclusion in other prestigious indexing platforms, such as Scopus, PubMed, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). The Journal Citation Indicator (JCI) rank in the Health Policy & Services Category was 9/117 (Q1) in 2022 and 13/119 (Q1) in 2023. Learn more at Clarivate.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for the editorial board should possess:

• Experience in the peer-review process.
• A commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in research.

Roles and Responsibilities

Editorial Board members are expected to:

• Contribute to the strategic vision of the journal by advising the Editors-in-Chief.
• Promote the journal within their academic and professional networks.
• Support special issues or themed series as needed.
• Contribute to the Peer review Process.

To Apply

Please submit your CV to the following e-mail: [email protected] 

Editor-in-Chief, Avicenna

Chokri Kooli, PhD, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada