Journal profile · Medicine-Geriatrics and Gerontology
American Journal of Medicine Open
ISSN 2667-0364 · Elsevier · United States
American Journal of Medicine Open: fully open access; APC about USD 1,320; median 140 days to acceptance (59 articles, last 24 months); 37 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
American Journal of Medicine Open is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Heart Failure Treatment and Management and Innovations in Medical Education, together about 21.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
American Journal of Medicine Open (AJM Open) is a Gold Open Access journal dedicated to publishing original clinical research in internal medicine, relevant to academia and community-based practice. All articles will be subject to rigorous peer review. It is a companion journal to The American Journal of Medicine ("The Green Journal") and is similar in scope, publishing original research and reviews in the specialties comprising internal medicine, with an emphasis on papers with immediate clinical interest.American Journal of Medicine Open prioritizes submissions on the following topics:preventive medicine: nutrition/exercisepain managementtechnology/informaticsendocrinology/diabetescardiologygeriatricsinfectious disease
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Geriatrics and Gerontology
Editor-in-chief Stuart ChipkinPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 13, Spain 3 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine8.9%
- Heart Failure Treatment and ManagementMedicine6.3%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine6.3%
- Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicine5.7%
- Diabetes Management and EducationMedicine5.7%
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19Medicine5.7%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine4.4%
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMedicine4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.03LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.07LetPub ·
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.48OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 138 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 24 | 298 |
| 2025 | 37 | 37 | 311 |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 225 |
| 2023 | 33 | 33 | 78 |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
140 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 79 days – 177 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 8 days (59 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 152 days
- Sample
- 59 articles with submission and acceptance dates (69 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 21 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 13 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 99 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 150 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 29 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,320 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,540 / EUR 2,380 / GBP 2,030 / JPY 315,040 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,400 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,515 / USD 3,030 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- brief observation, or clinical communication to the editorBrief Observation, or Clinical Communication to the Editor: Short reports regarding a timely or discerning clinically focused observations or findings that hold…Length not stated
- clinical imagesClinical Images: Still photos or short video clips related to physical diagnosis, radiology or ECG.Length not stated
- clinical research studyClinical Research Study: Properly controlled studies that examine a specific research question, utilize appropriate statistical analyses and report precise conc…Length not stated
- commentaryCommentary: Commentaries can be an expression of the author’s observations or opinion on topics in contemporary medical policy/issues or in medical science; the…Length not stated
- letterIn the cover letter and on the title page, indicate the type of the manuscript you are submitting. Clinical Research Study: Properly controlled studies that exa…Length not stated
- letter to the editor & reply to letter to the editorLetter to the Editor & Reply to Letter to the Editor: Letters to the Editor must pertain exclusively to previously published articles in AJMO.Length not stated
- reviewReview: Comprehensive examination of a topic of interest to AJM Open's audience.Length not stated
- strategies to improve health care deliveryStrategies to Improve Health Care Delivery: Reports focused on changes in clinical practice that enhance health outcomes, improve population health, enhance pat…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-0364
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about American Journal of Medicine Open
How long does peer review take at American Journal of Medicine Open?
Based on the dates recorded on 59 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 140 days (interquartile range 79–177 days); authors report an average review time of about 21 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of American Journal of Medicine Open?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of American Journal of Medicine Open based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13) and Spain (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index American Journal of Medicine Open?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, American Journal of Medicine Open is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is American Journal of Medicine Open open access, and what is the APC?
American Journal of Medicine Open is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,320.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .