Journal profile · Medicine-General Medicine
Bhutan Health Journal
ISSN 2413-2993 · eISSN 2415-1114 · Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh · Bhutan
Bhutan Health Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 15 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Bhutan Health Journal is published by Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Global Maternal and Child Health, Maternal and fetal healthcare and Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions, together about 23.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
About Bhutan Health JournalThe Bhutan Health Journal, a publication of the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences (KGUMSB), is a peer-reviewed print and online journal, published bi-annually in May and November of each year. Bhutan Health Journal was first established in 2015. Dr Phurb Dorji is the first Editor-in-Chief since 2015, the tenure of Editor-in-Chief is 5 years. BHJ is the first and the only medical journal of Bhutan. Many distinguished reseachers and academicians from Bhutan, Nepal, India, USA and UK have shaped the BHJ to its current status. All Editor-in-Chiefs shall be honoured as Editor-in-Chief Emeritus. Aims and Scope of the Journal “The main aim of this Journal is to improve the health sciences in Bhutan by providing a platform for Clinicians, Academicians, Researchers, and Health Professionals to share their research and academic work, ideas and experiences.” Bhutan Health Journal (BHJ) is a general journal, which incorporates Clinical, Para-Clinical, Medical Education, Nursing and Midwifery, Traditional Medicine, Public Health, Health Policy, Planning and Financing, Hospital and Health Care Management, Research and Publication Ethics as well as perspectives from various fields of health and social sciences to improve health in Bhutan and contribute to the global exchange of knowledge. Editorial Team Governing BoardThe board shall be responsible for strategic planning, annual budget and selection of new Editor-in-Chief. Editorial BoardShall ensure diversity of background for complete and adequate review and selection of the submitted manuscripts. International EditorAdvisory and reviewing Assistant EditorShall be responsible for formatting, copyediting and proofreading of the manuscripts assigned to them by the Editor-in- Chief. Editorial SupportResponsible for carrying out all the secretarial works, function as web editor and shall work as per mandate set by the Editor-in-Chief. PublisherBhutan Health Journal is published biannually by Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan since 2015. FundingAll the expenses incurred by BHJ is covered by Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Royal Government of Bhutan.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-General Medicine
Editor-in-chief Sweta GiriPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine9.5%
- Maternal and fetal healthcareMedicine7.1%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine6.6%
- Maternal and Neonatal HealthcareHealth Professions5.4%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine4.8%
- Reproductive Health and ContraceptionMedicine4.8%
- Healthcare Systems and PracticesHealth Professions4.8%
- Mental Health Treatment and AccessPsychology4.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | Q4 | 649/669 | 2nd |
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
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
- 0.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.04LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.16OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 227 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 31 | 38 |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 47 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 37 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 45 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 49 |
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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 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
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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- book reviewThis section is invited by the editorial board.Required Submission Documents: 1. Forwarding Letter2. Authorship3. Declaration4. Manuscript (in BHJ template usin…Length not stated
- case reportThis section includes report of a case with literature review that includes, an unexpected association between diseases or symptoms, an unexpected event in the …main text ≤ 1,500 words · abstract ≤ 150 words · references ≤ 10
- commentaryin the Journal or feedback or important commentaries within the word limit of 500-1000 words. We do not require abstract but references up to 5. Requiremain text ≤ 1,000 words
- editorialIt is written by BHJ editors or invited (Guest Editorial) on most pertinent issues on Health in Bhutan or in the world. It undergoes a fast-track peer review pr…main text ≤ 1,200 words · references ≤ 12
- letterLetter to the editor may be regarding any clarifications or explanations about the published article in the Journal or feedback or important commentaries within…main text ≤ 500 words
- letter to editorLetter to the editor may be regarding any clarifications or explanations about the published article in the Journal or feedback or important commentaries within…Length not stated
- original articleBHJ accept researches conducted in the field of basic and clinical medical sciences, medical education, public health, hospital and healthcare management, allie…main text ≤ 2,500 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
- perspectiveThe article in this section is based on issues related to health sciences to raise the voice, awareness, new ideas, thought to provoke concepts, and personal ex…main text ≤ 1,000 words · abstract ≤ 100 words
- review articleReview article summarises the current state of understanding on a topic and analyses or discusses research previously published by others on the subject matter,…main text ≤ 3,000 words · abstract ≤ 200 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
- Publication ethics
Follows COPE guidelines Model summary
Committee on Publication Ethics for practicing good publication ethics
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Model summary
BHJ allow to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of its articles and allow readers to use them for any other lawful purpose. The author(s) are allowed to retain publishing rights without restrictions. The BHJ work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access policy Model summary
BHJ allow to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of its articles and allow readers to use them for any other lawful purpose.
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
- Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
- Country or region
- Bhutan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2413-2993
- Electronic ISSN
- 2415-1114
- Society / sponsor
- Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Bhutan Health Journal
How long does peer review take at Bhutan Health Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 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 Bhutan Health Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Suggested reviewers: Required; 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.
Which databases index Bhutan Health Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Bhutan Health Journal is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Bhutan Health Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Bhutan Health Journal 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, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .