Focus and Scope
The Batticaloa Medical Journal's goal is to promote, encourage and empower doctors, researchers and other health professionals to publish high quality research in order to promote evidence-based medicine and improve health care.
Our journal focuses on original research, clinical studies, case reports, and review articles that contribute to medical knowledge and practice in Sri Lanka and the broader medical community.
We particularly welcome submissions that address healthcare challenges specific to Eastern Sri Lanka and developing regions, while maintaining international standards of scientific rigor.
Our Focus
Evidence-based medicine, clinical research, and healthcare improvement in Eastern Sri Lanka
Peer Review Process
Except the articles which are submitted following invitation, all manuscripts undergo a rigorous review process to ensure quality and standards. Peer review process includes two anonymous reviewers and Co-Editors and the Editorial Board reserves the right to refuse any material for publication.
Our double-blind peer review process ensures impartial evaluation of all submissions. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant medical specialty and their ability to provide constructive feedback to authors.
The typical review timeline is 4-6 weeks, after which authors receive detailed feedback and recommendations for revision if needed.
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Our Editorial Team
Dr Angela Arulpragasam Anthony
Editor-in-chief
Qualifications: MBBS MD
Designation: Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics
Affiliation: Faculty of Health-care Sciences Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Dr Thanushah Balendran
Editor-in-chief
Qualifications: MBBS, MD Dermatology, MRCP(UK), SCE Dermatology (UK)
Designation: Consultant Dermatologist
Affiliation: Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa
Prof Markandu Thirukumar
Editorial board
Qualifications: MBBS, MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), FSLCOG (SL)
Designation: Hon Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Teaching Hospital – Batticaloa.
Affiliation: Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department of Clinical Sciences Faculty of Health Care Sciences Eastern University.
Prof Pakkiyaretnam Mayurathan
Editorial board
Qualifications: MBBS (Jaffna), MD in Medicine (Colombo), MRCP (UK), FRCP (London), FRCP (Edinburgh)
Designation: Honorary Consultant Physician in Internal Medicine Teaching Hospital Batticaloa Sri Lanka
Affiliation: Professor in Medicine Faculty of Health-Care Sciences Eastern University of Sri Lanka
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