Journal profile
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
ISSN 2503-2178 · Diponegoro University · Indonesia
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 100 days to acceptance (18 articles, last 24 months); 21 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research is published by Diponegoro University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Medicinal Plant Research, Sexual Differentiation and Disorders and Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, together about 23.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research (JBTR) is an open access, international peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on: clinical medicine, molecular medicine, tropical medicine, infectious diseases, cardiovascular medicine, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacotherapy with particular interest on the link between clinical and basic research called translational research. The journal publishes articles on a wide range of subjects of interest to researchers and clinical practitioners. Papers from any institution related to the field above are welcome, collaborative research is more appreciated. In addition to original research articles, the journal submission include case reports, reviews, short communications, and letter to the editor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Achmad Zulfa JuniartoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 25, Netherlands 6, Australia 5, France 4, Malaysia 4 (47 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.4%
- Sexual Differentiation and DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.8%
- Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal AbnormalitiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.1%
- Glaucoma and retinal disordersMedicine5.5%
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative StressMedicine5.5%
- Genomics and Rare DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
- Gut microbiota and healthBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.7%
- Malaria Research and ControlMedicine3.7%
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.
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
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.08OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 221 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 20 | 33 |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 71 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 73 |
| 2023 | 27 | 27 | 71 |
| 2022 | 26 | 26 | 42 |
| 2021 | 28 | 28 | 32 |
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 Crossref · to
100 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 79 days – 160 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 21 days (18 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 150 days
- Sample
- 18 articles with submission and acceptance dates (39 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)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 1,000,000 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 1,000,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 1,000,000 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 149 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 100–300 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- before another journal
Article types accepted6
- case reportCase Report describes and interprets an individual case, often written in the form of a detailed story.Length not stated
- case reportsCase Reports-TemplateLength not stated
- letter to the editorLetters to the Editor must make reference to objectives or discussions that may attract attention.Length not stated
- original research articleOriginal Research Article is a generic term for a full-length, original research finding paper that doesn't fall into another specialized category.Length not stated
- review articleReview Article is a paper summarizing the state of research on a topic.Length not stated
- short communicationShort Communicationis a shorter version of "Original Research Article", whose methods, findings, etc. don't justify a full length paper.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Gen AI Policy
Disclosure of AI use Authors must explicitly declare in their submission whether they have used any generative-AI tools (e.g. large-language models, AI-based writing assistants, AI-image/figure generators) in any part of the manuscript (text, figures, tables, etc.). Human authorship and accountability Only human(s) listed as authors may take responsibility for the manuscript. AI tools may not be c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Human authorship and accountability
Only human(s) listed as authors may take responsibility for the manuscript. AI tools may not be credited as authors or co-authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of all content.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Journal Biomedicine and Translational Research (J. Biomed. Transl. Res.) is a peer-reviewed electronic international journal. This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer and the publisher (Diponegoro University). This statement is based on …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright of accepted articles is assigned to Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Diponegoro University. Model summary
The Authors submitting a manuscript do so on the understanding that if accepted for publication, copyright of the article shall be assigned to Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Diponegoro University as publisher of the journal. Copyright encompasses non-exclusive rights to reproduce and deliver the article in all form and media, including reprints, photographs, microfilms and any o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles published Open Access will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license options: Creative C…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process / Policy
Peer review by at least two independent reviewers; decision based on their reports. Model summary
The submitted manuscript is first reviewed by an editor and will be evaluated whether it is suitable with our focus and scope; and follow the author guidelines. Each submitted manuscript which pass the first step will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. One of the reviewer is appointed from other institutions (national or international) correspond with their expertise. The manuscript will be se…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality, plagiarism, and ethical integrity
Any AI-assisted content must be original, properly cited if based on existing sources, and must not infringe copyright or constitute plagiarism or self-plagiarism. Authors must ensure ethical standards are upheld.
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
- Diponegoro University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2503-2178
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
How long does peer review take at Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 18 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 100 days (interquartile range 79–160 days); authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 100–300 words; Reference style: Author–date; 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 Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research based?
Of the 47 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (25), Netherlands (6) and Australia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .