Journal Details

Editor in Chief: Dr Abdalla S. Elhwuegi

The Libyan International Medical University Journal (LIMUJ) is an official journal of the Libyan International Medical University (LIMU).

It is an international peer-reviewed online medical journal publishing research articles related to basic, allied, and clinical medical sciences. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers and clinicians to share their latest findings and insights in the field of medical sciences in ways that will improve patients’ outcomes. The journal allows free access (Open Access) to its contents and permits authors to self-archive the final accepted version of the articles. The journal does not charge for the submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts.

LIMUJ coverage includes anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, and genetics. LIMUJ also publishes articles related to allied medical sciences such as medical laboratory, radiologic technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutrition. Additionally, the journal covers clinical medical sciences of various specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, oncology, cardiology, and psychiatry.

LIMUJ welcomes original articles, review articles, case studies, short communications, editorials, technical notes, pictorial essays, commentaries etc on the above-mentioned topics.

This journal has been published under the Creative Commons license CC BY (Attribution) since December 2022. The copyright of the content remains with the author(s).

Frequency and Publishing Month: 2 (June, December)

Abstracting and indexing: EBSCO, ProQuest, OpenAlex, DOAJ.

Editorial Governance

The Libyan International Medical University Journal (LIMUJ) is guided by a structured governance model designed to ensure both institutional oversight and academic excellence.

• Administrative Editorial Board Provides strategic and institutional leadership. This board represents the University’s senior administration and ensures that the journal aligns with LIMU’s vision, values, and academic mission.
• Scientific Editorial Board Oversees the scholarly integrity of the journal. The Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Assistant Editors are responsible for peer review, editorial decisions, and maintaining the highest standards of scientific publishing.
• International Advisory Editors Strengthen the journal’s global reach by offering perspectives from diverse academic and clinical environments. Their role is to advise on international standards, broaden collaboration, and enhance the journal’s visibility worldwide.

This governance structure reflects LIMUJ’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainability. It ensures that editorial decisions are made collectively, balancing institutional priorities with scientific rigor, while fostering international collaboration.