About Dr. M.G.R. Journal of Health Sciences

Dr. M.G.R. Journal of Health Sciences is an academic publishing initiative of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute dedicated to promoting high-quality scientific research, evidence-based healthcare knowledge, and interdisciplinary advancements in medicine and allied health sciences. The journal platform was established with the vision of creating a comprehensive scholarly ecosystem that supports innovation, research dissemination, academic excellence, and global collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, clinicians, and students.

The journal initiative focuses on publishing peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly content that contributes to the advancement of medical sciences, allied health sciences, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, preclinical and paraclinical research, rehabilitation sciences, and emerging healthcare technologies. Emphasizing scientific integrity, ethical publishing standards, and translational healthcare research, the platform aims to bridge the gap between research, clinical practice, education, and community healthcare outcomes.

All journals under the Dr. M.G.R. Journal of Health Sciences platform follow rigorous double-blind peer-review processes and adhere to internationally recognized publication ethics and editorial standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journals operate under an open-access publishing model to ensure the free and unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge to the global academic and healthcare community.

The Dr. M.G.R. Journal of Health Sciences currently includes the following peer-reviewed scholarly journals:

  • Indian Journal of Integrative Allied Health Sciences (IJIAHS)– focusing on multidisciplinary research in medicine and allied health sciences.                                                                                  
  • Journal of Advancement in Preclinical and Paraclinical Research (JAPPR)– dedicated to basic medical sciences, biomedical sciences, and laboratory-based research.                                                   
  • MGR Journal of Physiotherapy and Advanced Research (MGRJPAR)– focusing on physiotherapy, rehabilitation sciences, exercise therapy, and advanced clinical rehabilitation research.

Through these journals, the platform strives to encourage impactful scientific communication, promote interdisciplinary healthcare research, support young researchers and academicians, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare education and patient-centered clinical practice at national and international levels.

Journals

  • Indian Journal of Integrative Allied Health Sciences (IJIAHS)

    The Indian Journal of Integrative Allied Health Sciences (IJIAHS) is the official, national, peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Published quarterly, IJIAHS provides a platform for scholarly contributions including original research articles, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, clinical case reports, commentaries and letters to the editor.

    The journal adheres to the highest ethical and publishing standards as outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All articles are freely accessible online under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license and IJIAHS does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, processing or publication, ensuring an inclusive and equitable platform for global contributors.

  • JAPPR

    About the Journal

    Journal of Advancement in Preclinical and Paraclinical Research (JAPPR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal committed to advancing translational insights through rigorous research in preclinical, paraclinical and experimental medical sciences. JAPPR provides a dynamic platform for high-quality original research, critical reviews, and emerging methodologies that bridge basic biological science with clinical applications.

    Published quarterly and freely accessible online, JAPPR operates under a diamond open access model — there are no article submission, processing or publication fees, ensuring that both authors and readers benefit from unrestricted access and equitable dissemination.

  • MGRJPAR

    MGR Journal of Physiotherapy and Advanced Research (MGRJPAR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the advancement of physiotherapy and allied sciences. Published quarterly in January, April, July and October, the journal serves as a scholarly platform to disseminate high-quality, evidence-based research that enhances clinical practice, supports educational development and drives innovation in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

    Launched under the aegis of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, MGRJPAR aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration by bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers from across the globe. The journal maintains a rigorous double-blind peer review process to uphold academic integrity and ensure the publication of impactful, original research.

    The journal accepts submissions in English and welcomes a diverse array of article types, including original research articles, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, case series, practice guidelines and educational innovations. All published articles are freely accessible to promote global dissemination of knowledge and to contribute to continuous professional development in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

    Aim and Scope

    The MGR Journal of Physiotherapy and Advanced Research strives to:

    1. Advance Physiotherapy Science and Practice
      Promote innovative, evidence-based research that informs clinical decision-making and enhances patient care across the physiotherapy spectrum, including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, geriatric and sports physiotherapy.
    2. Support Clinical Documentation and Quality Care
      Serve as a reliable record of clinical interventions, patient outcomes, and treatment progress, contributing to continuity of care, legal documentation, and improved therapeutic outcomes.
    3. Facilitate Interdisciplinary Communication
      Enhance collaboration among healthcare providers by promoting transparent, well-documented communication that supports integrated and holistic patient management.
    4. Foster Reflective Practice and Professional Growth
      Encourage physiotherapists to reflect on clinical outcomes, analyze treatment efficacy, and share best practices for continuous learning and improvement.
    5. Promote Research and Education
      Provide a platform for researchers, educators and students to share studies that influence curriculum development, clinical training and translational research.
    6. Broaden the Scope of Allied Health Research
      In addition to core physiotherapy topics, the journal invites research related to rehabilitation sciences, occupational therapy, biomechanics, health management and assistive technologies.