Journal profile
Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal
ISSN 2673-1797 · eISSN 2673-1738 · Karger Publishers · Switzerland
Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 48.6% (journal website); 1 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal is published by Karger Publishers. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diabetes Management and Research, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins and Diabetes Treatment and Management, together about 51.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal welcomes original contributions on all aspects of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism. With the rising rates of diabetes across the world, the journal provides a platform for global communication and scientific exchange for all researchers and clinicians dealing with aspects of this disease. This open access journal focuses on the publication of papers on morphological, biochemical, physiological, pathophysiological, and clinical aspects of research on diabetes and metabolism. In addition to research articles, the Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal also publishes review articles, case reports, reviews, meta-analyses, letters, editorials, and commentaries. This diamond open-access journal (renamed in 2020, formerly known as the International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 1995-) is owned by the Dubai Health Authority and publishes four issues per year. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review, our rigorous evaluation process by highly experienced specialists ensuring the quality of every article published in the Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal. The journal is listed in DOAJ and Google Scholar. We welcome research from researchers, academics, and medical practitioners at every stage of their career and provide a global showcase for high impact research in the fields of diabetes and endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on the Gulf region. Benefits of publishing with us include quick response to submissions, worldwide visibility and inclusion in leading scientific indexes, expert editorial support, and global marketing promotions to maximise readership and citation opportunities.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Fatheya Al AwadiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Arab Emirates 20, United States 6, United Kingdom 4, Egypt 1, Mexico 1 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diabetes Management and ResearchMedicine23.1%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine16.2%
- Diabetes Treatment and ManagementMedicine11.8%
- Diabetes Management and EducationMedicine7.4%
- Diabetes and associated disordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.7%
- Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesMedicine3.9%
- Thyroid and Parathyroid SurgeryMedicine3.1%
- Thyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine2.6%
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
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 (publisher)
- 73Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 118 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 79 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 127 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 124 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 136 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 134 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 | 113 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 48.6%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 137 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 21 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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14, with length limits
- book reviewBook ReviewLength not stated
- brief reportBrief ReportLength not stated
- case reported, and will be treated confidentially. Case Reports should not exceed 1,000 words, 10 references, and 2 figures and/or tables. A downloadablemain text ≤ 1,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 2 · references ≤ 10
- commentaryCommentaries draw attention to a jointly published article, discuss its context or implications, and highlight points of wider relevance to the field. Commentar…Length not stated
- editorialAn editorial is an opinion piece written by an editor or expert in a specific field. It aims to spark discussion, offer critical insights, and provide a unique …Length not stated
- lettersLettersLength not stated
- meta-analysisA meta-analysis is a statistical method used to synthesise and integrate the results of multiple independent studies on a particular topic, with the aim of prov…Length not stated
- methods articleMethods ArticleLength not stated
- opinionOriginal Research Article Research Articles report on primary research. They must describe significant and original observations. Consideration for publication …Length not stated
- original research articleOriginal Research Article Research Articles report on primary research. They must describe significant and original observations. Consideration for publication …Length not stated
- research articleOriginal Research Article Research Articles report on primary research. They must describe significant and original observations. Consideration for publication …main text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewOriginal Research Article Research Articles report on primary research. They must describe significant and original observations. Consideration for publication …main text ≤ 3,500 words · references ≤ 60
- review articleOriginal Research Article Research Articles report on primary research. They must describe significant and original observations. Consideration for publication …main text ≤ 3,500 words
- systematic reviewSystematic Reviews are literature reviews focused on a research question that synthesizes all high-quality research evidence relevant to that question. Systemat…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest declaration required Model summary
all conflicts of interest (including financial, personal, academic and/or ideological) must be declared upon submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
IRB approval required for human subjects research Model summary
Prior approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or an Ethics Review Committee is required for all investigations involving human subjects.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Permissions
Copyright permissions required for third-party materials Model summary
Before submitting a manuscript, you must ensure that you have applied for and received written permission to use any third-party materials included in your manuscript that are under copyright. Permissions we require: Non-exclusive rights to reproduce the third-party material in the article Print and electronic rights The right to use the material for the life of the published work (ie, no time res…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
Make sure you have removed all information that would allow the peer reviewers to identify you and thereby compromise the blind peer review process.
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
- Karger Publishers
- Country or region
- Switzerland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2673-1797
- Electronic ISSN
- 2673-1738
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal
How long does peer review take at Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 48.6%. 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 Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Arab Emirates (20), United States (6) and United Kingdom (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology 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, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .