Journal profile · MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Dubai Medical Journal
ISSN 2571-726X · Karger Publishers · Switzerland
Dubai Medical Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 23 weeks (community reports); 47 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Dubai Medical Journal is published by Karger Publishers 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 COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, COVID-19 and healthcare impacts and Long-Term Effects of COVID-19, together about 25.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Dubai Medical Journal seeks to encourage innovative approaches to medical and healthcare issues and challenges by promoting original scientific research in the fields of medicine, health sciences, nursing, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory work in addition to women’s and children’s health. As international as Dubai itself, the journal offers a global perspective, but also focuses on the particular needs and challenges faced by researchers and medical practitioners in the United Arab Emirates. The journal welcomes research on the aforementioned clinical fields, in addition to non-clinical subjects related to medicine, especially ethics and complementary medicine, together with social and cultural observations. In addition to research articles, this open access journal also publishes review articles, case reports, reviews, meta-analyses, letters, editorials, and commentaries. An educational corner will help to ensure continuous professional development and education, and the journal also offers a platform to discuss and debunk prevalent myths and controversies plaguing the region’s medical and healthcare sectors. This diamond open access journal (established in 2018) 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 Medical Journal. The journal is listed in a wide range of leading indexes, including Scopus, Embase, DOAJ, Google Scholar and the Web of Sciences Emerging Sources Citation Index (with an Impact Factor IF1.4). We welcome research from researchers, academics, and medical practitioners at every stage of their career and provide a global showcase for high impact medical research in the clinical and non-clinical fields, with a particular emphasis on the Gulf region and the United Arab Emirates. 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
Research area (LetPub): MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Editor-in-chief Wadeia ShariefPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Arab Emirates 15, Spain 2, Lebanon 2, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine12.4%
- COVID-19 and healthcare impactsMedicine7.5%
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19Medicine6%
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementMedicine5.5%
- COVID-19 epidemiological studiesMathematics5%
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMedicine4.5%
- Cardiac Arrest and ResuscitationMedicine4.5%
- COVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.5%
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 | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.85OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.14%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 46LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 353 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 27 | 1 |
| 2025 | 47 | 47 | 35 |
| 2024 | 29 | 29 | 52 |
| 2023 | 44 | 44 | 113 |
| 2022 | 43 | 43 | 173 |
| 2021 | 78 | 78 | 331 |
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 23 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 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
- Templates
- Word
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14, with length limits
- book reviewDubai Med J accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Systematic Review, Book Review, Brief Report,…Length not stated
- brief reportDubai Med J accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Systematic Review, Book Review, Brief Report,…Length not stated
- case reported, and will be treated confidentially. Case Reports should not be more than 1,000 words, with approx. 10 references, and 2 figures and/or tables. Amain 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
- lettersDubai Med J accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Systematic Review, Book Review, Brief Report,…Length 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 articleDubai Med J accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Systematic Review, Book Review, Brief Report,…Length 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 synthesises all high-quality research evidence relevant to that question. Systemat…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Permissions
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
Blind peer review process is used. 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
- 2571-726X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- 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 Medical Journal
What CAS zone is Dubai Medical Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Dubai Medical Journal is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Medicine, General & Internal. 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.
How long does peer review take at Dubai Medical Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 23 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 Dubai Medical Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: Word; 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 Medical Journal based?
Of the 26 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Arab Emirates (15), Spain (2) and Lebanon (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Dubai Medical Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Dubai Medical Journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Dubai Medical Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Dubai Medical 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: .