Journal profile · Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
ISSN 1836-6864 · eISSN 2205-0140 · Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,550; median 154 days to acceptance (58 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 25% (journal website); 48 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine is published by Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ultrasound in Clinical Applications, Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics and Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography, together about 44.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (AJUM) champions quality benchmarks for diagnostic and therapeutic medical ultrasound for Australasia and beyond, embodying the vision and mission of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM). As the flagship publication of ASUM, AJUM serves health professionals across the entire spectrum of disciplines that utilise medical ultrasound, with a commitment to fostering education and informing best practice through the dissemination of relevant and informative content. AJUM aligns with ASUM’s mission by publishing peer-reviewed research across a wide array of medical and allied health disciplines, underpinning our collective aim to drive ultrasound excellence and contribute to better health outcomes for all. We welcome innovative research articles, case studies and reviews that highlight the role of diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound excellence in enriching healthcare and patients’ experiences.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Editor-in-chief Gillian WhalleyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Australia 17, New Zealand 3, Canada 1 (21 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ultrasound in Clinical ApplicationsMedicine25.9%
- Prenatal Screening and DiagnosticsMedicine9.8%
- Ultrasound Imaging and ElastographyMedicine8.4%
- Gynecological conditions and treatmentsMedicine5%
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal SurgeryMedicine3.8%
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMedicine3.7%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine3.6%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine3.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging | Q3 | 211/361 | 41st |
| Radiological and Ultrasound Technology | Q3 | 42/64 | 35th |
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
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCEmbaseCINAHLPublisher 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
- 2.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.64LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 137OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.12OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 38Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 211,624Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 757 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 30 | 486 |
| 2025 | 48 | 41 | 591 |
| 2024 | 42 | 38 | 713 |
| 2023 | 54 | 50 | 556 |
| 2022 | 42 | 37 | 449 |
| 2021 | 36 | 31 | 383 |
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 Crossref · to
154 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 97 days – 206 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 41 days (58 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 197 days
- Sample
- 58 articles with submission and acceptance dates (81 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
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 25%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 26 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 155 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 44 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,550 / EUR 2,980 / GBP 2,320 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted7
- case studyCase Study. Word limit: 1,500 words maximum including structured abstract, summary statement and references.Length not stated
- editorialThe acceptance criteria for all papers are the quality and originality of the research and its significance to our readership. Except where otherwise stated, ma…Length not stated
- educationEducation. Word limit: 3,000 words including structured abstract, summary statement and references.Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor. Word limit : 500 words maximum.Length not stated
- opinionOpinion. Word limit: 1,500 words maximum including references.Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research. Word limit: 4,000 words maximum including structured abstract, summary statement and references.Length not stated
- review articleReview Article. Word limit: 5,000 words maximum including structured abstract, summary statement and references.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship declaration
This must acknowledge that (i) the authorship listing conforms with the journal’s authorship policy, and (ii) that all authors are in agreement with the content of the submitted manuscript.On initial submission, the submitting author will be prompted to provide the email address and country for all contributing authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure statement
Authors must declare any financial support or relationships that may pose conflict of interest by disclosing any financial arrangements they have with a company whose product figures prominently in the submitted manuscript or with a company making a competing product, or any conflict relating to technology or methodology. e.g. ‘Funds for this research were provided by (name of company). The (name …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Accessibility
The journal encourages authors to share the data and other artefacts supporting the results in the paper by archiving it in an appropriate public repository. Authors should include a data accessibility statement, including a link to the repository they have used, in order that this statement can be published alongside their paper.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Considerations
COPE member; uses iThenticate CrossCheck for plagiarism detection. Model summary
Principles for Publication of Research Involving Human Subjects
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Your Open Access fees might be covered
Sections 1. Submission2. Aims and Scope3. Manuscript Categories and Requirements4. Preparing the Submission5. Editorial Policies and Ethical Considerations6. Submission Requirements7. Author Licensing8. Publication Process After Acceptance9. Post Publication10. Editorial Office Contact Details 1. SUBMISSION Thank you for your interest in the Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (AJUM). P…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers. Model summary
Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are double-blind peer reviewed by at least two reviewers.
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
- Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
- ISSN
- 1836-6864
- Electronic ISSN
- 2205-0140
- Society / sponsor
- Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
How long does peer review take at Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine?
Based on the dates recorded on 58 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 154 days (interquartile range 97–206 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 25% (2025). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (17), New Zealand (3) and Canada (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists PMC, Embase and CINAHL; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine open access, and what is the APC?
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .