About the Journal

Kafkasya Journal of Health Sciences (KJHS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, interdisciplinary academic journal covering a broad spectrum of health sciences. Published by the Caucasus Veterinary Medical Association, the journal aims to promote ethical, high-quality scientific research and disseminate original studies to the international scientific community.

1. Aim and Scope

KJHS adopts a multidisciplinary approach and accepts various types of scholarly content, including research articles, review articles, short communications, and case reports. The main fields covered by the journal are:

  • Medicine and clinical sciences

  • Dentistry

  • Nursing and health practice

  • Veterinary sciences

  • Physical education and sports sciences

  • Psychology

  • All areas of animal sciences

The journal adopts a multidisciplinary approach and accepts diverse scholarly content, including clinical research, experimental studies, epidemiology, public health, education, and ethical reviews.

2. Publication Policy

KJHS adheres to international academic publishing standards:

  • Peer Review: All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.

  • Open Access: Articles are published under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and are freely accessible online.

  • Ethics Compliance: Authors, reviewers, and editors follow COPE and ICMJE guidelines.

  • Plagiarism Screening: All submissions are checked for originality and academic integrity.

  • Ethics Approval: Research involving humans or animals requires approval from the relevant ethics committee.

3. Publication Frequency

The journal publishes 2 issues per year:

  • June issue

  • December issue

Each issue ensures timely and ethically conducted publication of current and original research.

4. Target Audience

The journal is intended for academics, researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, and students in health sciences and related disciplines. It also targets international researchers conducting multidisciplinary studies and seeking scientific collaboration.

5. International Standards and Indexing

KJHS adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) standards throughout the publication process.

  • The journal is indexed in international discipline-specific databases, providing global visibility for published research.

  • Peer review and publication processes are conducted transparently and ethically.

6. Open Access and Licensing

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license:

  • Articles are freely accessible and shareable.

  • Commercial use and derivative works are not permitted under this license.

7. Academic Contribution and Mission

KJHS aims to increase the visibility of original research in health sciences and related disciplines, ensure accessibility of scientific knowledge, and contribute to the international academic community. The journal promotes ethical, transparent, and high-quality scholarly publishing, providing sustainable academic impact and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Page charges:  There are no page charges for this journal.