Journal profile · Medicine, General & Internal
International Medical Journal
ISSN 1341-2051 · Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation · JAPAN · Quarterly · Founded 1994
International Medical Journal: subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; review 4–8 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Medical Journal is published by Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, Schizophrenia research and treatment and Mental Health Treatment and Access, together about 20.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Medical Journal publishes high quality, peer reviewed research that advances clinical practice, biomedical science, and global health. The journal provides an international forum for clinicians and researchers to share evidence based knowledge across medical disciplines. We welcome original research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, meta analyses, case reports, short communications, letters, and conceptual papers that contribute to medical understanding and patient care. Interdisciplinary submissions from fields such as public health, psychology, medical education, and biomedical engineering are also encouraged. Reflecting its global orientation, the journal prioritizes studies with international relevance, cross cultural perspectives, and insights into diverse populations. Contributions from authors worldwide are invited to foster dialogue that enriches contemporary medical science. The journal is committed to the rapid and responsible dissemination of significant findings that support scientific progress, clinical innovation, and improved health outcomes.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine, General & Internal
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesArts and Humanities8.8%
- Schizophrenia research and treatmentMedicine5.9%
- Mental Health Treatment and AccessPsychology5.9%
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDentistry5.9%
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesPsychology5.9%
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlMedicine5.2%
- Treatment of Major DepressionMedicine4.4%
- Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicine3.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (all) | Q4 | 601/793 | 24th |
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
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
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.18LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14LetPub ·
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 103LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 234 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 79 |
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)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
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 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- case reportCase Reports describe rare, unusual, or educational clinical cases that offer valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment, or disease mechanisms.Length not stated
- editorialEditorials offer expert commentary on current issues, recent research, or developments relevant to the journal's readership.Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetters provide brief comments, critiques, or additional observations related to previously published articles.Length not stated
- original articleent. 7．Word Limits and Figures/Tables ・ Original Articles: up to 3,000 words, 30 references, maximum 4 tables/figures ・ Review Articles:main text ≤ 3,000 words
- review articlereferences, maximum 4 tables/figures ・ Review Articles: up to 3,000 words, 60 references, maximum 4 tables/figures ・ Short Communicatmain text ≤ 3,000 words
- short communicationreferences, maximum 4 tables/figures ・ Short Communications: up to 1,200 words, 15 references, maximum 2 tables/figures ・ Case Reports: upmain text ≤ 1,200 words
- technical noteTechnical Notes describe new or improved experimental methods, diagnostic techniques, or analytical procedures.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteData availability, Open access, Plagiarism, Preprints
- Data availability
Data retention at least five years. Model summary
Authors should retain original research data for at least five years after publication and provide access to the journal if questions arise regarding the accuracy of the work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access under CC BY 4.0; no fees currently; preprints allowed; ICMJE/COPE ethics; Vancouver referencing; similarity screening; data retention at least five years. Model summary
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity screening; COPE retractions/corrections. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts may be screened using similarity detection tools.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Preprints allowed if clearly indicated. Model summary
If the manuscript has been posted as a preprint, please indicate this clearly in the text.
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
- Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation
- Country or region
- JAPAN
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1994
- ISSN
- 1341-2051
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Medical Journal
How long does peer review take at International Medical Journal?
Authors report an average review time of 4–8 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 International Medical Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 International Medical Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Medical Journal is indexed in Scopus.
Is International Medical Journal open access, and what is the APC?
International Medical Journal 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: .