Journal profile · Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology
ISSN 2322-5718 · eISSN 2322-5726 · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; median 143 days to acceptance (42 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 43% (journal website); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology is published by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Mesenchymal stem cell research and Innovations in Medical Education, together about 33.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Biology (AOJNMB) is the official Journal of the Asia Oceania Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology (AOFNMB). The aim of the AOJNMB is to provide a free forum for the exchange of clinical and scientific information of scientists and physicians working in the field of nuclear medicine & biology and associated professions. This peer reviewed free journal provides an opportunity for scientists and physicians to publish their research with absolutely no cost for authors and readers. The journal is a free open access journal and freely available for download by everyone. This policy will increase availability of important scientific information and exposure of your research article to a large number of physicians and scientists in the field. Free distribution of scientific information to all physicians and scientists will lead to progress in the field of nuclear medicine and it is one of main goals of Asia Oceania Federation of Nuclear Medicine & biology. AOJNMB is a step forward in reaching this goal. Although AOJNMB mainly focuses on clinical investigations relevant to nuclear medicine but also reports on original works relating to radiopharmacy and radiochemistry, animal studies as well as medical physics, image processing and radiation effects. The AOJNMB also provides an opportunity for publishing articles which address issues in the field of nuclear medicine which may be important for developing countries in general and or for Asia Oceania region in particular. Different types of articles including, original articles, clinical investigations, case reports, short communications, technical notes and letter to the editor are welcomed. The journal also publishes meta-analysis, editorials and invited reviews in the field of nuclear medicine and biology.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Editor-in-chief Seyed RasoulPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named South Korea 10, Japan 6, Iran 6, Australia 3, India 2 (49 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Bone Tissue Engineering MaterialsEngineering11.1%
- Mesenchymal stem cell researchMedicine11.1%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine11.1%
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine11.1%
- Medical Imaging Techniques and ApplicationsMedicine11.1%
- Periodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsMedicine11.1%
- Thyroid and Parathyroid SurgeryMedicine11.1%
- Radiology practices and educationMedicine11.1%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 263/466 | — |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging | Q3 | 241/361 | — |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 97/144 | — |
| Biophysics | Q4 | 125/155 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCPublisher website
Other: EBSCO
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- h-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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
143 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 78 days – 190 days
- Acceptance to online
- —
- Submission to online
- —
- Sample
- 42 articles with submission and acceptance dates (56 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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 43%Publisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 113 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 350 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional, 3
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- case reports and case seriesCase reports and case series: An important and rare presentation of a disease, relevant to nuclear medicine or an interesting or unusual nuclear medicine image …Length not stated
- letter to the aojnmbLetter to the AOJNMB: Letters to the editors on controversial issues which is published in the AOJNMB in the previous issues(no later than 12 months)Length not stated
- meta-analysesMeta-analyses: Reporting combined results of individual studies, after a comprehensive search of the available database and using special statistical methods.Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal articles: Manuscripts reporting the results of original research in preclinical, clinical, or technical innovations.Length not stated
- othersOthers: Editorials, History and perspective, Survey, Opinion, Book reviews, Upcoming events, Meeting reports, and News items may be considered for publication.Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles: Invited reviews and educational materials will be published.Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications: A short report from a research work will be published as a short communication.Length not stated
- technical notesTechnical notes: A short report on new technical or procedural innovation or modification of established techniques or procedures in nuclear medicine.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use
AI disclosure Model summary
Authors are required to disclose any utilization of AI tools (how and which AI tools have been used) at the end of the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest Model summary
At the time of submission of the manuscript, all authors must disclose any type of conflict of interest including but not limited to financial interests that may influence the submitted manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Informed consent Model summary
All manuscripts reporting the results of experimental investigations involving human subjects should include a statement, confirming that informed written consent was obtained from each subject or the subject’s guardian.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright transfer Model summary
All authors must complete and sign the copyright transfer form and submit it with the manuscript to the editorial office.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access Model summary
As an open-access journal, AOJNMB uses licenses that keep the copyright with the author, but the author transfers all commercial exploitation rights to the publisher (MUMS).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review Model summary
All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed prior to publication.
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
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2322-5718
- Electronic ISSN
- 2322-5726
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology
How long does peer review take at Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology?
Based on the dates recorded on 42 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 143 days (interquartile range 78–190 days); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 43%. 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 Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 350 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Suggested reviewers: Optional, 3; 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 Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology based?
Of the 49 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (10), Japan (6) and Iran (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PMC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology open access, and what is the APC?
Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .