International Multispeciality Journal of Health - Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Medical Journal | ශ්රී ලංකා වෛද්ය සඟරාව | இலங்கை மருத்துவ இதழ்
Top Medical Journal in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛ වෛද්ය සඟරාව
ISSN: 2395-6291 | R Impact Factor: 3.83 | DOI: 10.25125/medical-journal | Indexed in CrossRef, Google Scholar, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL), WorldCat
Medical Research Landscape in Sri Lanka: Key Statistics
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Pharmaceutical Research
Centers
Medical Schools
Nationwide
Annual Health Research
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Source: Ministry of Health Sri Lanka, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2024 Research Report
Medical Research Landscape in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ වෛද්ය පර්යේෂණ භූමිකාව
Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean with a population of over 22 million, boasts one of the best public healthcare systems in South Asia. The country's commitment to universal health coverage, combined with its rich biodiversity and unique disease patterns, creates exceptional opportunities for medical and pharmaceutical research. Through initiatives like the National Research Council (NRC), National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Ministry of Health's Research Unit, Sri Lanka continues to invest in research addressing both local and global health challenges, including chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu), dengue, and traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Tropical & Infectious Diseases | නිවර්තන හා බෝවන රෝග
Sri Lanka's tropical climate creates unique challenges for infectious disease research, including dengue fever (which remains a major public health concern), malaria (eliminated in 2016 but requiring surveillance), leptospirosis, and emerging zoonotic diseases.
Ayurveda & Traditional Medicine | ආයුර්වේද හා සාම්ප්රදායික වෛද්ය ක්රම
Sri Lanka has a rich 3,000-year heritage of traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems. The government has established the Department of Ayurveda and the Institute of Indigenous Medicine to preserve and integrate traditional medicine into the national healthcare system.
About IMJ Health: Your Partner in Medical Research | වෛද්ය පර්යේෂණ සඳහා ඔබේ සහකරු
The International Multispeciality Journal of Health (IMJ Health) is a prestigious, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing medical and pharmaceutical sciences globally. We provide Sri Lankan researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals with a respected platform to publish their groundbreaking findings and contribute to the global medical community.
With our commitment to quality, speed, and visibility, IMJ Health ensures that research from Sri Lanka reaches a worldwide audience, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange that addresses both local and global health challenges. Our journal is accessible through Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL) and other regional databases.
Open Access
විවෘත ප්රවේශයRapid Review
4-6 weeks | සති 4-6Global Indexing
SLJOL IndexedTop Sri Lankan Universities Publishing in IMJ Health | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛ විශ්ව විද්යාල
Researchers from these leading Sri Lankan institutions have published their work in IMJ Health, contributing to the advancement of medical science in the country:
- University of Colombo
- University of Peradeniya
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- University of Kelaniya
- University of Ruhuna
- Eastern University, Sri Lanka
- University of Jaffna
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Sabaragamuwa University
Sri Lanka's Medical Research Priorities | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ වෛද්ය පර්යේෂණ ප්රමුඛතා
The Ministry of Health, National Research Council (NRC), and National Science Foundation (NSF) have identified key priority areas that align with IMJ Health's scope. Sri Lankan researchers are actively contributing to:
Infectious & Tropical Diseases | බෝවන හා නිවර්තන රෝග
- Dengue fever control and prevention
- Leptospirosis (rat fever) research
- Malaria surveillance (post-elimination)
- Tuberculosis management
- Filariasis elimination
- Rabies prevention and control
Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu)
- Environmental and occupational risk factors
- Genetic susceptibility studies
- Prevention and management strategies
- Water quality and agricultural practices
- Community-based interventions
Pharmaceutical Sciences | ඖෂධ විද්යාව
- Natural product drug discovery from Sri Lankan flora
- Ayurvedic medicine standardization
- Herbal medicine clinical trials
- Traditional medicine formulations
- Pharmaceutical policy and access
Non-Communicable Diseases | බෝ නොවන රෝග
- Cardiovascular disease prevention
- Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Cancer research (oral, breast, cervical)
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Mental health and suicide prevention
Public Health & Health Systems | මහජන සෞඛ්ය හා සෞඛ්ය පද්ධති
- Universal health coverage evaluation
- Maternal and child health outcomes
- Nutrition and food security
- Health system strengthening
- Disaster and emergency health response
Occupational & Environmental Health
- Pesticide exposure and health effects
- Agricultural health and safety
- Climate change and health impacts
- Occupational lung diseases
Ayurveda & Traditional Medicine in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ආයුර්වේද හා සාම්ප්රදායික වෛද්ය ක්රම
Sri Lanka has one of the oldest continuous traditions of Ayurvedic medicine in the world, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. The government has established the Department of Ayurveda, the Institute of Indigenous Medicine (University of Colombo), and the Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurveda Research Institute to preserve, develop, and integrate traditional medicine into the national healthcare system. Sri Lankan researchers are at the forefront of validating Ayurvedic remedies through modern scientific methods.
Ayurveda Research
Ranawara (Cassia auriculata)
Anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, and urinary health research | දියවැඩියාව සඳහා
Katu Walbatu (Solanum virginianum)
Respiratory health, anti-inflammatory, and anti-asthmatic properties | කටු වල්බටු
Veniwelgata (Coscinium fenestratum)
Anti-malarial, anti-diabetic, and liver protective research | වේනිවැල්ගට
Iramusu (Hemidesmus indicus)
Blood purifier, anti-inflammatory, and kidney health research | ඉරමුසු
Kohomba (Azadirachta indica)
Anti-microbial, anti-malarial, and skin health properties | කොහොඹ
Beli (Aegle marmelos)
Digestive health, anti-diarrheal, and anti-diabetic research | බෙලි
Leading Medical Research Institutions in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛ වෛද්ය පර්යේෂණ ආයතන
- National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)
- Medical Research Institute (MRI), Colombo
- Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurveda Research Institute
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Sri Lanka
- National Research Council (NRC) Sri Lanka
- Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
- Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit, University of Colombo
- Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), Colombo
- Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Research Unit
Why Sri Lankan Researchers Choose IMJ Health | ශ්රී ලාංකික පර්යේෂකයන් IMJ Health තෝරා ගන්නේ ඇයි?
Rigorous Peer Review
Double-blind peer review ensures quality, reliability, and credibility of published research, enhancing your academic reputation.
High Visibility & Impact
Indexed in Google Scholar, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL), WorldCat, and Index Copernicus, ensuring your research reaches a global audience.
Rapid Publication
Efficient editorial workflow with average publication time of 4-6 weeks from submission to online publication.
CrossRef DOI Registration
Every published article receives a unique DOI, ensuring permanent accessibility and citation tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions | නිතර අසන ප්රශ්න
Comprehensive FAQ for Sri Lankan Authors | ශ්රී ලාංකික කතෘවරුන් සඳහා ප්රශ්නෝත්තර
Find answers about submission process, peer review, publication fees, indexing status, and more for Sri Lankan medical researchers.
The average time from submission to publication is 4-6 weeks for articles from Sri Lankan researchers. Our streamlined peer review process ensures rapid publication without compromising quality.
Yes, IMJ Health is indexed in Google Scholar, CrossRef, WorldCat, and Index Copernicus. We are actively pursuing indexing in Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL) to increase visibility for Sri Lankan researchers and ensure compliance with university requirements from the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Current Indexing Status | වත්මන් සුචිගත කිරීමේ තත්ත්වය:
- Google Scholar
- CrossRef (DOI Member)
- WorldCat
- Index Copernicus
- Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL) - Application in Process
Absolutely! IMJ Health actively welcomes research on Ayurveda, traditional Sri Lankan medicine, herbal medicine studies, and ethnopharmacology. Research on clinical trials, safety evaluation, and efficacy studies of traditional remedies is particularly encouraged. Sri Lanka's rich heritage of Ayurvedic medicine provides unique research opportunities.
- Standardization of Ayurvedic formulations
- Clinical trials of traditional medicine
- Safety and efficacy studies of herbal remedies
- Ethnopharmacological documentation of indigenous knowledge
- Integration of Ayurveda with modern healthcare
Publication fees vary based on article type and length. We offer special consideration and discounts for researchers from Sri Lankan institutions, especially for early-career researchers, graduate students, and those from state universities.
Academic Faculty
$100 (USD)
Approx. LKR 30,000
Students/Scholars
$80 (USD)
Approx. LKR 24,000
You can submit your article online via the Submit Article Link on the journal's homepage. You can also email your submission to info@imjhealth.org or info.imjh@gmail.com. Electronic submission helps reduce processing time and speeds up publication.
The official language of publication is English. However, we understand that Sri Lankan researchers may need language support. We offer assistance with English language editing and can help polish manuscripts before publication to ensure they meet international standards.
You can contact our editorial office through multiple channels:
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+94 12 345 6789 (for Sri Lankan authors)
Response within 24 hours on business days | ව්යාපාරික දිනවල පැය 24ක් තුළ ප්රතිචාරය
Join Sri Lanka's Leading Medical Researchers | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛ වෛද්ය පර්යේෂකයන් හා එක්වන්න
Share your research with the global medical community. IMJ Health is your trusted partner in advancing medical science from Sri Lanka to the world. | ඔබේ පර්යේෂණ ගෝලීය වෛද්ය ප්රජාව සමඟ බෙදාගන්න.
Submit Your Research | ඔබේ පර්යේෂණය ඉදිරිපත් කරන්න
Online Submission
https://imjhealth.org/submit-article
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Email Submission
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For inquiries or direct submission | විමසීම් හෝ සෘජු ඉදිරිපත් කිරීම් සඳහා