A laboratory result can take months of careful work to produce. You may have investigated a disease marker, analysed a biological pathway, studied an infectious organism or explored a new diagnostic approach. But once the experiments are complete, another important question begins: how do you turn those findings into a research paper that other scientists can discover and use? For researchers at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the School of Biomedical Sciences brings together several areas of laboratory, molecular and health research. This makes journal selection particularly important. A paper on medical microbiology may have a different focus from research on biochemistry, molecular biology or medical laboratory sciences. IPR Journals and Books provides health-science publication options that biomedical researchers can explore. However, the best place to begin is always with the research itself. Your research topic, findings and intended audience should guide your journal choice.
What Does the School of Biomedical Sciences at JKUAT Cover?
The School of Biomedical Sciences is part of JKUAT’s College of Health Sciences. The school focuses on modern molecular and cellular biology and their medical and health applications. It brings together several areas of biomedical training and research, creating opportunities for students and researchers to investigate important health and scientific questions. (JKUAT School of Biomedical Sciences) The school hosts departments covering Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry. Its programmes and research areas extend into fields such as molecular biology, medical biotechnology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, molecular medicine, pharmacology and related biomedical sciences. (JKUAT School of Biomedical Sciences) This wide range creates very different research possibilities. One researcher may investigate infectious organisms, another may study molecular processes, while another may explore laboratory diagnostics or biotechnology. Therefore, the right publication route will depend heavily on what your research actually contributes to the field.
Which IPR Journals Can Biomedical Researchers Explore?
For biomedical researchers, two health-focused publications from IPR Journals and Books are particularly relevant: the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing and the Global Journal of Health Sciences. The Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing covers health, medicine and nursing, with areas such as epidemiology, public health, clinical practice, health policy, health education and health promotion. The Global Journal of Health Sciences takes a broader health-sciences approach and covers medical sciences and allied health sciences. This means that researchers should consider the central focus of their manuscript before choosing between the two. A study that connects biomedical findings with clinical practice or public health may fit naturally within the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. A broader biomedical, laboratory or multidisciplinary health study may be worth exploring with the Global Journal of Health Sciences.
The distinction is not a strict rule. Instead, researchers should read the current scope of each journal and compare it with their research question, methodology and findings before submitting.
Which IPR Journal Is the Right Fit for Your Biomedical Study?
If your research connects laboratory findings with medicine, diagnosis, public health or healthcare practice, the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing may be worth exploring. IPR Journals and Books describes it as an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal covering health, medicine and nursing. Its scope includes areas such as epidemiology, public health, health education, health promotion and healthcare practice. For example, a biomedical study that examines a health problem and has clear implications for diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention or healthcare delivery may have a natural connection with the journal’s broader health focus.
Explore the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing
Submission email: journals@iprjb.org
If your research has a broader biomedical or health-sciences focus, the Global Journal of Health Sciences may also be worth considering. The journal covers medical sciences and allied health sciences and provides a wider platform for research that connects different areas of health and science. This may be particularly relevant when your research crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. For example, a study involving biomedical science, infectious disease, laboratory research and public health may benefit from a broader health-sciences audience.
Explore the Global Journal of Health Sciences
Submission email: journals@iprjb.org
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Journal?
Do not choose a journal simply because its name contains the words “health,” “medicine” or “science.” Start by reading the journal’s scope and examining the types of articles it publishes.
Think about your research question. Then consider whether the journal’s readers are likely to be interested in your findings. A paper can be scientifically strong and still be unsuitable for a particular journal if it does not fit the journal’s subject area. It is also useful to examine recently published articles. If you find research dealing with similar topics, methods or scientific questions, you have a better indication that your manuscript may fit the publication.
💡 Researcher’s Corner
A completed thesis is not automatically a completed journal article. A thesis usually contains extensive background, methodology and supporting information, while a journal article focuses more sharply on the research question, key findings and contribution. Before submission, identify the strongest message from your research and build the article around it.
What Happens When a Biomedical Paper Goes Through Peer Review?
Peer review is an important part of academic publishing, particularly for biomedical research. A refereed journal sends a submitted manuscript to academic reviewers who examine aspects such as the research question, methodology, analysis, findings, references and scientific contribution. The Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing states that it uses a double-blind peer-review process, where the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous during the review process. (iprjb.org) For a biomedical researcher, reviewer feedback can be valuable. Reviewers may identify an unclear method, a conclusion that needs stronger evidence or an area where the discussion could better explain the findings. Peer review should therefore not be viewed only as a requirement for publication. It can also help strengthen the scientific quality of your work.
Why Does Journal Indexing Matter?
You have conducted the research, analysed the results and written the manuscript. But can other researchers find your published work? This is where journal indexing and discoverability become important. Indexing services can make academic publications easier to locate and can help researchers discover relevant studies when conducting literature reviews or developing new research. The Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing lists services including Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Crossref and Scilit, among others. The Global Journal of Health Sciences also lists scholarly services including Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Crossref and Scilit. (iprjb.org) However, biomedical researchers should make an important distinction. A journal appearing in a scholarly database does not automatically mean that every university or postgraduate programme accepts that database for its publication requirements. If your publication forms part of your JKUAT Master’s or PhD requirements, confirm the accepted indexing requirements with your programme before submitting.
How Many Papers May Postgraduate Researchers Need?
Publication can become particularly important when your biomedical research forms part of a postgraduate degree. The 2026 draft Universities (General) Regulations from the Commission for University Education state that a doctoral candidate should provide proof of acceptance for publication of at least two papers in scientifically indexed refereed journals. The draft also provides for at least one paper in a refereed journal before the award of a Master’s degree. These requirements mean that postgraduate researchers should think about publication early rather than waiting until the final stages of their programme. However, because these are draft 2026 regulations, students should confirm the current requirements with JKUAT and their specific postgraduate programme before relying on them for graduation.
Why Should You Start Publishing Before Your Research Ends?
Biomedical research can involve lengthy laboratory work, data collection and analysis. Waiting until your thesis is completely finished before thinking about publication can create unnecessary pressure. Your manuscript may require editorial assessment, peer review and revisions. Starting early gives you time to improve the article and respond properly to reviewer comments. It also allows you to compare journals based on their scientific scope, peer-review process, indexing information and academic requirements. IPR Journals and Books provides support through stages such as manuscript preparation, editing, proofreading, peer review and publication. This can be useful for researchers who are preparing their first journal article or want additional support before submission.
What Should You Check Before Submitting Your Biomedical Manuscript?
Before submitting, first confirm that the journal publishes research in your area. Then read its current scope and author guidelines carefully. Check whether the peer-review process is clearly explained and whether the indexing services meet the requirements of your postgraduate programme. You should also make sure that your research-ethics requirements have been addressed, particularly where your study involves human participants, patient information, biological samples or animals. Check your manuscript for originality, accurate references, clear methodology and consistent formatting. Finally, confirm the current publication charges before submitting.
Taking these steps can prevent a common problem: having strong research but sending it to a journal that is not suitable for your manuscript or academic requirements.
What Can You Gain From Publishing Biomedical Research?
Publication gives your research a life beyond the laboratory and the university. Your findings may help another researcher develop a new study, support further investigation into a disease or contribute to discussions about diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Publishing can also help build your academic profile. As your research becomes available to other scholars, it can create opportunities for citations, collaboration and further research. For biomedical researchers, this wider reach is particularly important because scientific progress often depends on researchers building on findings produced by others. IPR Journals and Books provides a platform for researchers to share health and biomedical research while offering publishing support from manuscript preparation through publication.
Ready to Take Your Biomedical Research Beyond the Laboratory?
Your research does not end when the experiment is complete. It does not even end when the thesis is submitted. Publication is where your findings enter the wider scientific conversation. Whether you are researching biochemistry, medical microbiology, medical laboratory sciences, molecular biology, medical biotechnology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, molecular medicine or related biomedical fields, take time to choose a journal that genuinely fits your work. For researchers in the School of Biomedical Sciences at JKUAT, the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing and the Global Journal of Health Sciences are two health-focused publication options worth exploring.
Submission email: journals@iprjb.org
Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing
Global Journal of Health Sciences
Choose the journal that fits your science, meets your academic requirements and gives your research the right audience.
Your laboratory findings could become someone else’s starting point.
Take your research beyond the laboratory. Publish it, share it and contribute to the advancement of biomedical knowledge with IPR Journals and Books.