Objectives

To establish a clear and sound framework for the encouragement of publications related to Plastic & Reconstructive surgery; To protect the rights of authors, reviewers and editors with respect to the publication of any research; To transfer the Copy rights of manuscript to Pakistan Journals of Plastic Surgery (PJPS) at the time of submission through transparent and clear policy; To formulate and implement Research ethics policies so that uniform criteria for ethical reviews can be practiced; To protect the rights of research participants and ensure their safety, privacy, confidentiality and consent during research; To formulate and implement blind Peer Review quality criteria and external blind peer review process for publication; To establish a policy regarding Conflict of interests and disclosure of funding sources for research and publication; To establish a policy of selection of editorial team members, their editorial freedom, continuous monitoring and terms of accountability for a defined period;