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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, announced the publication of the inaugural issue of the Suez Medical Journal (SUMJ) in collaboration with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB), as part of the new scientific publishing initiative, Open Access to Electronic Content.
The first issue is available at:
https://sumj.journals.ekb.eg/issue_64322_64323.html
The journal has been launched under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sherif Fahmy, Acting Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, with a distinguished editorial board comprising professors from various medical specialties both within and outside the Faculty of Medicine at Suez University. The journal is headed by Prof. Dr. Doaa Mohamed Sayed, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, who serves as Editor-in-Chief.
The inaugural issue features six research articles covering a wide range of medical disciplines. The published contributions are authored by faculty members, postgraduate researchers, and undergraduate medical students from different academic years.
The journal is published quarterly (every three months) and provides an outstanding opportunity for researchers in the medical field, both from within and outside Suez University, to publish high-quality scientific research through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank platform.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal expressed his delight at the publication of the journal's first issue, emphasizing that its launch marks a significant milestone reflecting the growing momentum of scientific research at Suez University and the University's commitment to providing a rigorous academic platform for publishing distinguished medical research.
He further noted that peer-reviewed scientific journals are among the most important instruments for advancing knowledge and disseminating research output. They also play a vital role in strengthening university rankings and enhancing the University's academic reputation at both the regional and international levels.
Prof. Dr. Heniegal also expressed his confidence in the journal's editorial board, led by Prof. Dr. Doaa Mohamed Sayed, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, to continue developing the journal in accordance with the highest international standards of scientific publishing and peer review. He stated that these efforts would position the journal for future inclusion in major international indexing databases and enable it to achieve strong impact metrics, ultimately establishing it as one of the leading medical journals on the global stage.
For her part, Prof. Dr. Doaa Mohamed Sayed, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of the journal, extended her sincere appreciation to the President of Suez University for his continuous support of scientific research and for his commitment to launching the journal. She affirmed that the Faculty will continue to offer free publication opportunities for students of medical faculties as an incentive to engage in scientific research and publish their academic work. She stressed that scientific research is the cornerstone of developing the capabilities of future physicians and preparing highly qualified medical professionals capable of keeping pace with modern advances while serving society with excellence and distinction.