About the Journal

The Tobruk University Journal of Medical Sciences (TUJMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality medical research. Published by the University of Tobruk, Libya, the journal serves as a platform for scholarly communication across various disciplines within clinical and basic medical sciences.

Scope and Content

TUJMS publishes a diverse range of article types, including:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Brief Communications
  • Case Reports
  • Letters to the Editor

The journal covers all aspects of medical sciences, encompassing both clinical and laboratory-based research. Its mission is to advance health and health education by promoting the publication of rigorous scientific work that contributes to the global medical community.

Editorial Standards and Ethical Commitment

TUJMS adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the journal enforces strict policies to prevent misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, and inappropriate authorship attribution. Manuscripts are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the integrity and quality of published content. To detect and prevent plagiarism, TUJMS utilizes iThenticate, a leading plagiarism detection software.

Recognition of Peer Review Contributions

In collaboration with Publons, TUJMS acknowledges and credits reviewers for their valuable contributions to the peer-review process. Publons provides a verified record of a researcher's review and editorial activities, which can be included in CVs, funding applications, and performance evaluations. This partnership underscores the journal's commitment to transparency and the recognition of scholarly efforts in the peer-review process.

Open Access and Copyright Policy

All articles published in TUJMS are freely accessible under the terms and conditions of the University of Tobruk License, promoting the widespread dissemination of knowledge. Authors retain copyright of their work, with each published article accompanied by the following statement:

"© [Year] by the authors; licensee TUJMS, University of Tobruk, Tobruk, Libya. This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the University of Tobruk License."

Publication Process

TUJMS employs an online manuscript processing system that facilitates the submission, review, and tracking of manuscripts through to the proof stage. This secure and user-friendly platform streamlines the publication process, ensuring efficient handling of submissions.

Publication Fees

There are no publication charges associated with submitting or publishing articles in TUJMS, making it accessible to a broad range of researchers and contributors.

ISSN Information

The journal is registered with the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) system:

  • Online ISSN: 2789-2093
  • DOI, or Digital Object Identifier

Contact Information

For manuscript submissions or inquiries, please contact:

Email: tumjs@tu.edu.ly

Further information, including submission guidelines and access to published articles, can be found on the official journal website: medicine.tu.edu.ly