BHJ is a peer reviewed quarterly published Print and Online journal. It is an official Journal of Bombay Hospital institute of medical sciences. The aim of BHJ is improving medical care by publishing sound scientific articles (both research and practice papers) and focus on topics that are of great importance to its readership. It also aims to improve its impact on its readers and be the pioneers to break hot medical news. BHJ has a team of dedicated and highly qualified editors who provide valuable guidance on the journal contents. It also considers authors as equal part as they are the ones conducting research, writing and rewriting drafts, and submitting the manuscript for publication alongside the reviewers who advise the editors on the importance and novelty of the findings and the soundness of the research methodology. BHJ also thanks its readers, who look to the journal for accurate and up-to-date scientific and clinical information.

BHJ offers a strong platform for scientists, researches, students, to make their valuable contributions towards the journal. It welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. It publishes original articles, reviews or case reports, Disease patterns, Cost effectiveness/Yields/Medical economics. It has a General Practitioners’ section, Symptoms and signs/obsolete, evergreen and new etc. and other informative material of interest and usefulness to medical and dental fraternity.

1. Ownership and Institutional Affiliation
The Bombay Hospital Journal is an official academic publication of the Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences (BHIMS), Mumbai. The journal functions under the aegis of the Scientific Committee of BHIMS, which provides academic oversight and ensures alignment with the institution’s educational and research objectives.

2. Editorial Governance Structure
The journal follows a structured and independent editorial governance model. Editorial decisions are overseen by the Editor-in-Chief, supported by Managing Editors and Associate Editors, along with a duly constituted Editorial Board comprising subject experts. All manuscripts undergo independent peer review by qualified external reviewers, ensuring objectivity, academic rigor, and adherence to ethical publishing standards.

3. Peer Review and Editorial Policies
The journal adheres to a peer-reviewed model, wherein submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific merit, originality, and relevance. The editorial process is conducted independently of any external or commercial influence. The journal is committed to maintaining best practices in publication ethics and follows internationally accepted guidelines (e.g., ICMJE and COPE recommendations).

4. Publishing Model and Funding Sources
The Bombay Hospital Journal operates under a not-for-profit academic publishing model. Its primary objective is the dissemination of scientific knowledge for educational and research purposes. The journal is institutionally supported by BHIMS. There are no commercial ownership interests influencing editorial decisions. Any operational or publication-related support is structured to ensure complete editorial independence.