Journal profile
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN 2467-9100 · eISSN 2091-0576 · Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara · Nepal
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences: fully open access; APC about USD 255; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 390 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences is published by Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Anesthesia and Pain Management, Anesthesia and Sedative Agents and Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, together about 30.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Asian Journal of Medical Sciences publishes original contributions of relevance to both practitioners and researchers, with a particular emphasis on recent advances in medical sciences. Submissions may include reports of original clinical or laboratory investigations, as well as case reports of significant academic or clinical interest. In addition, the journal periodically features invited articles, editorials, and reviews on selected topics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Arun KumarPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 14, United States 3, Sri Lanka 2, Türkiye 1, Nigeria 1 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine13.8%
- Anesthesia and Sedative AgentsMedicine11.1%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine6.1%
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine6.1%
- Airway Management and Intubation TechniquesMedicine5.5%
- Pain Management and Opioid UseMedicine4.5%
- Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine3.8%
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMedicine3.6%
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
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbaseCAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: Index Medicus, Global Health database
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
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 110OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.25OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,643 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 324 | 324 | 566 |
| 2025 | 390 | 390 | 745 |
| 2024 | 604 | 604 | 748 |
| 2023 | 587 | 587 | 706 |
| 2022 | 487 | 487 | 606 |
| 2021 | 334 | 334 | 539 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 255 | Yes | CC BY-NC | |
| OpenAlex | USD 200 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 250 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 205 / USD 255 | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted15, with length limits
- care report with review of literatureWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- case reportsWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- case seriesWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- editorialAsian Journal of Medical Sciences receives original material of interest to the practitioners and scientists in the field of Medicine related to the recent deve…Length not stated
- letter to the editorWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- letters to the editorubheadings similar to original article. Letters to the Editor: maximum 1000 words if it is in reference to a recent journal article, or 400 wmain text ≤ 1,000 words
- mini-review articlesWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- opinionnts Methods and Result; and Conclusion. Opinion and Perspective: Maximum 2500 words excluding title page and a structured abstract of 250 wordsmain text ≤ 2,500 words
- opinion and perspectivesWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- original articleve tables or figures and 35 references. Original article: Maximum 3000 words (excluding title page, abstract and references). Structuredmain text ≤ 3,000 words
- original articlesWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- research protocolsWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- review articleould be unstructured) Submission Format Review article: Maximum 4000 words excluding title page and an unstructured abstract of 250 womain text ≤ 4,000 words
- review articlesWe accept manuscript in the following sections: Original Articles Review Articles Mini-Review Articles Case Reports Care Report with Review of Literature Case S…Length not stated
- short communicationures and 20 references. Short Reports / Short Communications / Special Communications / Case reports: Maximum 1250 words excluding title page and an unstructure…main text ≤ 1,250 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Ethical Statement on the Use of AI Tools
The Asian Journal of Medical Sciences recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)–based tools in academic writing, data analysis, and research communication. To uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing, authors are required to adhere to the following principles when using AI tools:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship of the Paper
Email disclaimer about official communication addresses only. Model summary
Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All such contributors should be listed as co‑authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Authorization letter / copyright disclosure statement
All authors and co-authors should sign the following disclosure statement, by virtue of which they are responsible for the content of the article and giving all copyrights to the Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright held by journal; CC-BY-NC license Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: The journal holds copyright and publishes the work under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC license that permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes. The journal should be recognized as the original publisher of this work. Authors are able …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
The Asian Journal of Medical Sciences provides immediate open access to all published content, guided by the principle that freely available research fosters a wider global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process at the Asian Journal of Medical Sciences (AJMS)
Indexed in EMBASE (Elsevier) since 20 May 2026. Model summary
Initial Editorial Assessment: Upon submission, the Editor evaluates whether the manuscript aligns with the scope of AJMS. If suitable, the Editor edits the article to remove all author-identifying details, ensuring a fully blinded peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Policy:
70% APC refund if withdrawn after acceptance Model summary
1. The Journal follows the authorship guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) (http://www.icmje.org/).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Reporting Guidelines for Specific Study Designs
Guideline Type of Study Source STROBE Observational studies including cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies https://www.strobe-statement.org/index.php?id=available-checklists CONSORT Randomized controlled trials http://www.consort-statement.org SQUIRE Quality improvement projects http://squire-statement.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=471 PRISMA Systematic reviews and met…
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
- Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
- Country or region
- Nepal
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2467-9100
- Electronic ISSN
- 2091-0576
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 17, Issue 9 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
How long does peer review take at Asian Journal of Medical Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Vancouver; 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 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (14), United States (3) and Sri Lanka (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Asian Journal of Medical Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Asian Journal of Medical Sciences is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Embase and CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Asian Journal of Medical Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 255.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-30). Last updated: .