Focus and Scope
The Ceylon Journal of Medical Science is a refereed journal. It was formerly Section D of the Ceylon Journal of Science, which was founded in 1924 by the Government of Ceylon to provide facilities for the publication of papers dealing with scientific research carried out in Ceylon by government officers and others. In 1942, the administration of the Journal was handed over to the University of Ceylon. Section D was named the Ceylon Journal of Medical Science in November 1965. The Journal is issued from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The journal publishes leading articles, reviews, original research, and case reports in medicine and medical sciences. Leading articles are usually requested by the editors, however unsolicited submissions maybe considered after discussion with the editors.
Section Policies
Articles
Book Reviews
Publication Frequency
The journal is published twice a year in June and December.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Co-Editors
RL Jayakody MBBS, LRCP, MRCS (UK), MRCP(UK), PhD(Alberta)
Professor of Pharmacology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Senaka Rajapakse MBBS(Col), MD, MRCP(UK), FCCP, FACP
Professor in Medicine & Consultant Physician, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Editorial Board
L Chandrasena BSc(Liverpool), PhD(Liverpool) FIChemC
Professor of Biochemistry, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Rezvi Sheriff MD, FRCP, Hon FRACP
Professor of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
GH Fernando MBBS, FRCP
Professor of Pharmacology, University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka
Susirith Mendis MBBS, PhD(Ruhuna)
Professor of Physiology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
NVI Ratnatunga MBBS, MD, PhD, Dpath
Professor of Pathology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
SV Parameswaran BSc, MSc. PhD(Leeds)
Professor of Physiology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Journal of Medical Science ISSN 0011-2232
SLJOL is supported by INASP