About the Journal

The Archives of Family and Biomedicine (AFBM) is the official Medical Research Journal of Ayesha Polyclinic, established in June 2025. It is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published three times per year.

The journal serves as a platform for the latest advancements in Medicine, with particular emphasis on Family Medicine, and for the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of Biomedicine.

AFBM accepts the following manuscript types:

  • Original Articles

  • Case Reports

  • Review Articles

  • Meta-Analyses

  • Commentaries

  • Editorials

  • Innovatory Papers

  • Invited Reviews

The journal uses a fully online submission system. All submitted manuscripts must strictly adhere to the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), available at:

https://icmje.org/recommendations/

Authors are required to obtain Ethical Review Committee (ERC) approval from their respective institutions prior to initiating research studies.


Publication Frequency

AFBM is an open-access journal published three times per year in the following months:

  • January

  • May

  • September


Aims and Scope

Archives of Family and Biomedicine (Arch Fam Biomed) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of family medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health. The journal provides a scholarly platform for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers to share innovative research and perspectives that enhance patient care and strengthen healthcare systems.

Aims

  • Promote interdisciplinary research bridging family medicine, clinical practice, and biomedical sciences.

  • Encourage evidence-based approaches that improve patient outcomes across diverse populations.

  • Support global dialogue on preventive care, chronic disease management, and community health.

  • Disseminate cutting-edge biomedical discoveries relevant to primary care and family health.

  • Foster education and training through publications that inform medical practice and health policy.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, case reports, and editorials in the following areas:

  • Family Medicine and Primary Care: Clinical practice (medicine and surgery), patient-centered care, health promotion.

  • Biomedical Sciences: Molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, and translational medicine.

  • Public Health and Epidemiology: Disease prevention, health systems research, and population health.

  • Interdisciplinary Studies: Integration of biomedical advances into family and community medicine.

  • Medical Education and Ethics: Training, professional development, and ethical issues in healthcare.