Journal profile · Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
ISSN 1833-3516 · eISSN 2209-1491 · South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society · AUSTRALIA · Quarterly · Founded 2006
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.84; subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; median 111 days to acceptance (95 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 74 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine is published by South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications, Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management and Marine animal studies overview, together about 49.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal publishes high-quality papers on all aspects of diving and hyperbaric medicine that are of interest to diving medical professionals, physicians of all specialties, scientists, members of the diving and hyperbaric industries, and divers themselves.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 3, New Zealand 2, United States 1, Germany 1, Italy 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related ComplicationsMedicine34.9%
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and ManagementMedicine10%
- Marine animal studies overviewEnvironmental Science4.8%
- High Altitude and HypoxiaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.8%
- Cardiac Arrest and ResuscitationMedicine4.5%
- Restraint-Related DeathsMedicine4.4%
- Intravenous Infusion Technology and SafetyEngineering2.9%
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery TechniquesMedicine2.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEPMCPublisher website
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
- Impact factor
- 0.84LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.88LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 75OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 38.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 1.32%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 52LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 578 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 74 | 57 | 42 |
| 2024 | 59 | 51 | 113 |
| 2023 | 54 | 49 | 144 |
| 2022 | 44 | 39 | 168 |
| 2021 | 67 | 62 | 357 |
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
111 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 58 days – 145 days
- Acceptance to online
- —
- Submission to online
- —
- Sample
- 95 articles with submission and acceptance dates (124 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Open 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- case reportArticles types DHM publishes several categories of articles, each with specific length and formatting requirements. Original articles, technical reports, consen…Length not stated
- letters to the editorArticles types DHM publishes several categories of articles, each with specific length and formatting requirements. Original articles, technical reports, consen…Length not stated
- narrative reviewArticles types DHM publishes several categories of articles, each with specific length and formatting requirements. Original articles, technical reports, consen…Length not stated
- original articleArticles types DHM publishes several categories of articles, each with specific length and formatting requirements. Original articles, technical reports, consen…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- original articlesOriginal articles, technical reports, consensus reports and large case series should generally not exceed 3,000 words, with a maximum of 30 references.Length not stated
- review articleArticles types DHM publishes several categories of articles, each with specific length and formatting requirements. Original articles, technical reports, consen…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- review articlesReview articles should normally not exceed 5,000 words, with a maximum of 50 references.Length not stated
- short communicationArticles types DHM publishes several categories of articles, each with specific length and formatting requirements. Original articles, technical reports, consen…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- short communicationsShort communications, small case series, and case reports are limited to 1,500 words and 20 references.Length not stated
- supplementsSupplements may be published occasionally for longer works or thematic collections.Length not stated
- world as it isThe journal occasionally publishes “World as it is” articles, which report on matters of general interest to divers, especially where methodology is of insuffic…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- AI use Use of artificial intelligence
Use of artificial intelligence AI-generated content, including text or images produced by tools such as ChatGPT, may not be included in submissions without explicit approval from the Editor. If approved, such use must be fully documented in the Methods or Acknowledgements sections. DHM follows the COPE position statement on AI-generated content.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Language and editing support Model summary
All manuscripts must be written in clear English.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics and consent Model summary
Human studies must comply with the 1975 Helsinki Declaration (rev. 2013).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and access
Copyright and access By submitting to DHM, authors agree to grant the journal a non-exclusive licence to publish their article in digital form, while retaining copyright. Articles remain under a one-year embargo, after which they are freely available on the DHM website and PubMed Central. Authors may deposit the restricted PDF version in institutional repositories during the embargo period. Immedi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review and publication process
Peer review and publication process All submissions chosen by the editorial office for progression are subject to open peer review, generally involving Editorial Board members and external reviewers. In most cases, reviewers’ names are disclosed to authors in the interests of transparency. Reviews are normally completed within four weeks, though this may vary depending on availability. Most manusc…
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
- South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society
- Country or region
- AUSTRALIA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2006
- ISSN
- 1833-3516
- Electronic ISSN
- 2209-1491
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
What CAS zone is Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Public, Environmental & Occupational Health. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.84; CiteScore 1.8, h-index 22.
How long does peer review take at Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine?
Based on the dates recorded on 95 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 111 days (interquartile range 58–145 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 7; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (3), New Zealand (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE and PMC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine open access, and what is the APC?
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .