Journal profile · Health Professions-Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics
ISSN 1735-160X · eISSN 2345-3672 · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics: fully open access; APC about USD 300; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 1,186 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics (IJMP) is the official scientific bimonthly publication of the Iranian Association of Medical Physicists (IAMP). IJMP is an international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, free of charge, and open access journal. This journal is devoted to publishing Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor in the field of “Medical Physics” involving both basic and clinical research. Submissions of manuscripts from all countries are welcome and will be reviewed by at least two expert reviewers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Health Professions-Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Editor-in-chief Mohammad TaghiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 10, United States 2, India 1, Canada 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging | Q4 | 302/361 | 16th |
| Radiological and Ultrasound Technology | Q4 | 57/64 | 11th |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbaseDOAJPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional (EMRO), Index Copernicus, ISC, SID, citefactor, Magiran, Iran medex
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 1,186Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 939,600Publisher website ·
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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 56.36 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 300 | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- editorialThis journal is devoted to publishing Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor in the fiel…Length not stated
- letter to the editorThis journal is devoted to publishing Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor in the fiel…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThis Journal accepts Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- original paperOriginal Paper Tumor and Critical Organ Dose Assessment in Parotid Gland Radiotherapy: Comparison of Calculated and Measured Dose Using Different TechniquesLength not stated
- original papersThis Journal accepts Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- review articleThis journal is devoted to publishing Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor in the fiel…Length not stated
- review articlesThis Journal accepts Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- short communicationines for an appropriate review article. Short Communications Short communications are concise articles that are no longer than 1000 words. They aim to report ne…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- short communicationsThis Journal accepts Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- technical noteThis journal is devoted to publishing Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor in the fiel…Length not stated
- technical notesThis Journal accepts Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- Authorship 2- The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form
2- The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form Immediately after submitting the manuscript, all authors must complete and sign The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form and then the completed form should be faxed (both pages) to +98 (0)51- 38002320 or scanned and sent by Email to medical.physics.ir@mums.ac.ir. 3- Title page
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 2- The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form
2- The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form Immediately after submitting the manuscript, all authors must complete and sign The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form and then the completed form should be faxed (both pages) to +98 (0)51- 38002320 or scanned and sent by Email to medical.physics.ir@mums.ac.ir. 3- Title page
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethical guidelines for animal and human research; informed consent required; journal may reject on ethical grounds. Model summary
All animal and human research must adhere to internationally recognized guidelines and declarations, in addition to the ethical regulations established by the relevant local committees in the countries where the studies are conducted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 2- The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Model summary
2- The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form Immediately after submitting the manuscript, all authors must complete and sign The Licence to publish, Authorship Responsibility & Financial Disclosure form and then the completed form should be faxed (both pages) to +98 (0)51- 38002320 or scanned and sent by Email to medical.physics.ir@mums.ac.ir. 3- Title page
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access journal; all content freely available without charge. Model summary
This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors suggest potential reviewers during submission; editor-in-chief retains right to decide. Model summary
During submission you will be asked to suggest the names and email addresses of potential reviewers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Cover letter required; manuscript must not be published or submitted elsewhere. Model summary
Manuscript must be accompanied by a cover letter to the Editor-in-Chief, including the title and author(s) name and undertaking that it has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
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
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1735-160X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2345-3672
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 23, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Iranian Journal of Medical Physics
How long does peer review take at Iranian Journal of Medical Physics?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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 Iranian Journal of Medical Physics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Iranian Journal of Medical Physics 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 Iran (10), United States (2) and India (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Iranian Journal of Medical Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Iranian Journal of Medical Physics is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists Embase and DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Iranian Journal of Medical Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 300.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, 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: .