At the Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ), we prioritise the highest standards of ethical practices in scholarly publishing. Our editorial board and team members are actively encouraged to stay informed about the latest ethical policies and guidelines. We emphasise continuous education and engagement with current best practices, aligning with recommendations from leading organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). This commitment enables our team to address emerging issues and uphold the integrity of our publication. Through ongoing training and participation in professional forums, SQUMJ ensures that our editorial team remains well-versed in contemporary ethical standards, contributing to the journal’s commitment to excellence and trustworthiness in medical research.
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Meet Our Editorial Team
Prof. Samir Al-Adawi
Editor-in-Chief
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Mohamed Gomaa
Managing Editor
Sultan Qaboos University
Mr. Alaister Denoyo
Technical Editor
Sultan Qaboos University
Mrs. Stefanie Dietz
Assistant Editor
Sultan Qaboos University
Editorial Board Members
Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi
Family Medicine
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Abdulaziz Bakathir
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Prof. Abdullah Al-Mujaini
Ophthalmology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Abdullah Al-Alawi
Acute Care & General Medicine and Medical Education
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Azri
Oral Medicine & Pathology
Al Nahda Hospital
Dr. Abeer Al-Sayegh
Genetics
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Adil Al-Kindi
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Adil Al-Amry
Paediatrics
Armed Forces Hospital
Dr. Aisha A. Al-Ali
Dermatology
Al Nahda Hospital
Dr. Aly Abdelrahman
Pharmacology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Ammar Al-Kashmiri
Emergency Medicine
Khawla Hospital
Dr. Ammar Boudaka
Basic Medical Sciences
Qatar University
Prof. Amna Al-Futaisi
Paediatrics Neurology
Sultan Qaboos University
Prof. Arunodaya Gujjar
Neurology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Dawood Al-Riyami
Nephrology
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Elias Said
Microbiology & Immunology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Ikram Burney
Oncology
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Jayakrishnan B.
Respirology & Pulmonology
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center
Dr. Joseph Mathew
Urology Surgery
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Prof. Jumana Saleh
Biochemistry
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Khalid Al-Naamani
Gastroenterology
Armed Forces Hospital
Dr. Maha Al-Shaibi
Surgery
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Marwa Al-Riyami
Pathology
Sultan Qaboos University
Prof. Mohamed-Rachid Boulassel
Allied Health Sciences & Haematology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Mohammed A. Al-Lamki
Endocrinology
Royal Hospital
Prof. Mohammed Al-Abri
Clinical Physiology & Sleep Medicine
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Moon (Tony) Chan
Family Medicine & Public Health
Sultan Qaboos University
Prof. Muna Al-Saadoon
Community Paediatrics
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Murtadha Al-Khabori
Haematology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Nadia Al-Wardy
Medical Education
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Nihal Al-Riyami
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Sultan Qaboos University
Prof. Omar Al-Omari
Nursing
Sultan Qaboos University
Prof. Rashid Al-Abri
ENT Surgery
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Ronald Wesonga
Mathematics & Statistics
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Srinivasa Rao
Human & Clinical Anatomy
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Sanjay Jaju
Behavioural Medicine & Epidemiology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Seif Al-Abri
Infectious Diseases
Ministry of Health
Prof. Sulayma Al-Barwani
Physiology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Sultan Al-Maskari
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Sunil Nadar
Cardiology
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. V. Gowri
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Yasmine Al-Hatimy
Health & Safety and Medical Ethics
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Prof. Yasser Wali
Child Health
Sultan Qaboos University
International Advisory Board Members
Dr. Alessandro Cavalcanti
Paraiba State University
Brazil
Prof. Ali Taher
University of Beirut
Lebanon
Prof. Atul K. Bhan
Harvard Medical School
USA
Prof. Desiderio Passali
Universita di Siena
Italy
Prof. Ganesh Gopalakrishnan
Urology Society India
India
Prof. Hafiz T.A. Khan
University of West London
UK
Prof. Henk Wallenburg
Erasmus University
Netherlands
Prof. James J. Walker
University of Leeds
UK
Prof. Kusum Kapila
University of Kuwait
Kuwait
Prof. Lars Andersson
University of Kuwait
Kuwait
Prof. Nivritti G. Patil
University of Hong Kong
China
Prof. Sir Peter Morris
University of Nottingham
UK
Prof. Russel J. Reiter
University of Texas Health Science Center
USA
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Ghosh
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
India
Prof. William Brady
University of Virginia Medical Center
USA