Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The Galle Medical Journal is published by the Galle Medical Association. The aims of the are to foster cooperation among the medical fraternity and to be a forum to make literary contributions, share experiences encountered in medical practice, update their knowledge and have debates on topics related to all aspects of medicine. We will also attempt to cater to the educational needs especially of the postgraduate trainees. The publishes original articles, reviews, leading articles and case reports. An article is reviewed for publication on the understanding that the work it report has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal, has not been accepted for publication elsewhere and has not already been published. All manuscripts will be reviewed anonymously before acceptance.

 

Section Policies

Editorial

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed

Leading Article

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Research Papers

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Reviews

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Point of View

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed

Miscellany

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Case Reports

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Abstracts

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

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.

 

Publication Frequency

Although GMJ is currently published annually, arrangements have been made to publish biannually; June-July issue and Nov-Dec issue.

 

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.

 

Editorial Board

Chief Editors
Professor Sarath Lekamwasam
Professor Chandrani Liyanage

Assistant Editors
Professor Rifdy Mohideen
Professor IMR Goonewardene
Professor Mirani Weerasooriya
Dr Asoka Gunarathne  
Dr Duminda Munidasa
Dr Manjula Hettiarachchi
Dr Sampath Gunawardene
Dr Deepani Siriwardhane
Dr Kamani Jayatilake
Dr Bilesha Perera

Editorial Assistant
Ms Sureka Samanmalie