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About Journal

Overview

MedLab Frontiers is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, education, innovation, and professional practice in Medical Laboratory Science and allied health disciplines. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, laboratory professionals, clinicians, educators, and healthcare practitioners to share high-quality scientific knowledge and emerging developments in laboratory medicine.

Journal Highlights

• Title: MedLab Frontiers
• Title Abbreviation: MedLab Front.
• E-ISSN: Awaited | P-ISSN: Awaited
• Language: English
• Starting Year: 2026
• Frequency: Biannually
• Mode: Online + Print
• Publisher: SPJ Publication (A Unit of SPJ Publications Pvt. Ltd.)
• Subject: Medical Sciences (Medical Laboratory Science)
• Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Sriparna De
• Indexing: Google Scholar | CrossRef

Aim and Scope

MedLab Frontiers aims to promote quality research and scholarly communication in Medical Laboratory Science and related disciplines. The journal welcomes original research, reviews, case reports, short communications, and other scholarly contributions addressing advances in laboratory diagnostics, disease detection, analytical techniques, laboratory technology, quality management, patient safety, and healthcare innovation.

Scope of the Journal

Clinical Biochemistry | Hematology and Transfusion Science | Medical Microbiology | Immunology and Serology | Molecular Diagnostics | Clinical Pathology | Histopathology and Cytology | Medical Genetics | Laboratory Medicine | Clinical Chemistry | Parasitology | Virology | Mycology | Immunohematology | Blood Banking and Transfusion | Biomedical Research | Laboratory Automation | Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Medicine | Point-of-Care Testing | Diagnostic Technologies | Laboratory Quality Management | Biosafety and Biosecurity | Research Methodology | Laboratory Informatics | Precision and Personalized Diagnostics | Public Health Laboratory Science | Emerging Diagnostic Methods | Medical Laboratory Education and Professional Development

Licensing and Open Access Policy

The MedLab Frontiers follows a full open-access publishing model to ensure that all published articles are freely and permanently available online without subscription or access fees. It is licensed according to the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), which allows readers to read, download, share, copy, and adapt the published material for non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source of publication.

Copyright Policy

Authors keep full copyright of their published work. By publishing in MedLab Frontiers, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, share, distribute, and archive the article in print and online. Authors may use their work for teaching, research, presentations, or other academic purposes, provided they properly acknowledge the original publication in the journal.

Privacy Policy

The MedLab Frontiers, published by SPJ Publication, respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, readers, and website visitors. We collect only the information necessary to manage manuscript submission, peer review, publication, communication, and journal administration. Personal information is kept secure, used only for journal-related purposes, and is never sold or shared for marketing. Limited information may be shared with trusted service providers or when required by law. Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, and users may request access to or correction of their personal information where applicable. This policy may be updated periodically, and any changes will be posted on the journal website. For queries, please contact info@spjpublication.com

Digital Archiving

The MedLab Frontiers Journal is dedicated to ensuring that its published research remains safe, accessible, and available for the long term. The journal uses the Internet Archive to preserve published articles and PDF files. All published content is stored through this preservation system to help ensure that articles remain accessible to readers, researchers, and authors in the future. The journal also regularly backs up its published content and article metadata to protect against data loss and to maintain the accuracy, integrity, and security of scholarly records.

Repository (Self-Archiving Policy)

The MedLab Frontiers supports the open dissemination of research and permits authors to deposit all versions of their manuscript in institutional, subject-specific, or other non-commercial repositories of their choice. This includes the Preprint, Author's Accepted Manuscript (AAM), and the Published Article (Version of Record). Authors may deposit these versions immediately without any embargo period. When archiving the Author's Accepted Manuscript or the Published Article, authors are encouraged to include the complete citation, DOI, and a link to the official published version where available.

Advertising Policy

The journal accepts online advertisements only. All advertisements should be separate from editorial content, and advertising does not influence editorial decisions or the peer-review process of the journal. The journal does not endorse any advertised products, services, or organisations. Advertisements must be accurate, ethical, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Content that is misleading, offensive, discriminatory, or promotes harmful products such as tobacco or alcohol will not be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to reject or remove any advertisement that does not comply with the journal's policies. Revenue from advertising helps support the journal's publishing operations and open-access services. For advertising inquiries, please contact support@spjpublication.com.

Article Processing Charge

There is no manuscript submission fee. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a peer-review process. Upon acceptance, the following Article Processing Charges (APCs) are applicable:

For India Author: INR 5000 | For International Authors: USD 100

Note: Currently there is no Article Processing Charge (APC) for manuscripts submitted to this journal until 31 December 2027. During this period, authors can submit and publish their articles without any APC.

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Publisher

SPJ Publication is the official publisher of MedLab Frontiers, providing manuscript management, digital publishing, and editorial support while maintaining ethical publishing standards.

Publisher: SPJ Publication (A Unit of SPJ Publications Pvt. Ltd)
Address: SPJ House-48, Narayanpur, Begusarai, Bihar-848202, India
Website: https://spjpublication.com
Contact: info@spjpublication.com 
Editorial Assistant: editor@spjpublication.com

Updated on: 06/09/2026