Our mission is to foster a vibrant scientific community by providing a platform that showcases and disseminates high-quality research conducted locally and nationally. We are dedicated to promoting knowledge and innovation, advancing scientific discourse, and contributing to the betterment of the medical community. The Ponce Health Sciences University Scientific Journal (PHSU-SJ) aspires to be a cornerstone of scientific excellence while nurturing a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We invite researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts to join us in our mission to advance science for the betterment of our local and global society

The PHSU-SJ will serve as a collaborative space for faculty and students across the different disciplines in our institution to showcase their research. It is our mission to develop a self-sustaining scientific journal pioneered by our faculty, students, and alumni that facilitates the publication of academic research and enhances the exposure and reach of our institution. Our scientific journal allows students to gain valuable research experience by providing the opportunity to refine their ability to conduct research, organize information, and tailor their writing. Students will carry these skills throughout their professional development and apply them across different fields. Together we will expedite ongoing research efforts by our academia and further assist in addressing all health challenges faced by the Hispanic community.

The scope of the PHSU-SJ encompasses the entire Ponce Health Sciences University community, including the Schools of Medicine, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Dentistry, and affiliated local healthcare institutions. The journal welcomes a wide range of scholarly work, including basic science research, clinical studies, case reports and series, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other contributions that advance scientific knowledge and healthcare practice.

Our journal is committed to the unrestricted access of scientific knowledge. All articles published in our journal will be freely available to read, download and print, without any subscriptions or fees. This ensures maximum visibility and accessibility for the research community and general public.

Authors publishing in our journal retain copyright of their work and grant a non-exclusive license to the journal to ensure its permanent availability. This license allows us to host, disseminate, and index the articles in our journal website, to ensure long-term preservation and visibility.

We are proud to support the principles of open access and knowledge sharing, and we invite researchers from all disciplines to contribute their valuable work to our journal.

All authors retain copyright ownership of their published work. This ensures that authors maintain full rights to their intellectual property while allowing for broad dissemination of their research.

Once a manuscript is accepted and published in the PHSU-SJ, the authors agree not to submit or publish the work in any other journal or platform. This exclusivity ensures the integrity of the publication process and the originality of the journal's content.

The journal adheres to an open-access model, enabling unrestricted access to published articles. Users can read, download, distribute, and reference articles without subscription or payment barriers, in alignment with open science principles.

Articles published in the journal are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license permits:

Unrestricted Use: Users can share, copy, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes.

Attribution Requirement: Proper credit must be given to the authors and the original source, including a link to the article, without implying endorsement by the authors.

The adoption of CC BY aligns with international open-access standards, maximizing the visibility and impact of published research.

Authors must secure permissions for any third-party copyrighted material (e.g., images, graphs, or tables) included in their manuscript. Proper attribution must be provided for reused content.

All published articles are archived on the journal's website and tagged for enhanced discoverability. Authors are encouraged to share their work on institutional repositories and personal platforms, further promoting the reach and impact of their research.