Journal profile · Medicine-Epidemiology
Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
ISSN 2383-4196 · eISSN 2383-420X · Tehran University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 39 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Statistical Distribution Estimation and Applications, Statistical Methods in Epidemiology and COVID-19 epidemiological studies, together about 25.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims and Scope The Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology (JBE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal providing a leading platform for methodological, applied, and interdisciplinary research across biostatistics, epidemiology, health data science, and related quantitative disciplines in health and biomedical sciences. JBE bridges the gap between statistical and epidemiological innovation and their practical application in clinical research, public health, and biomedical science. The journal particularly encourages research that is rigorous, reproducible, transparent, and impactful — with real potential to inform evidence-based decisions in medicine and global health. Scope and Areas of Interest JBE welcomes high-quality manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following topics: Biostatistical Methods Advanced statistical modeling: generalized linear/mixed models, hierarchical and multilevel models, Bayesian methods Survival analysis, time-to-event, and recurrent event modeling Missing data methods, measurement error, sensitivity analysis Sample size, power, and adaptive clinical trial design Statistical methods for high-dimensional, omics, and imaging data Resampling methods, simulation studies, and statistical computing Epidemiological Methods and Study Design Causal inference: directed acyclic graphs, propensity scores, instrumental variables, target trial emulation Observational, experimental, quasi-experimental, and longitudinal study design Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses (following PRISMA) Pharmacoepidemiology, environmental epidemiology, social epidemiology Infectious disease epidemiology, outbreak analysis, and pandemic modeling Machine Learning, AI, and Health Data Science Supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning in clinical and population health contexts Deep learning for medical imaging, text mining, and health signals Explainable AI (XAI), fairness, and bias in healthcare algorithms Large language models (LLMs) and generative AI in health research Federated learning and privacy-preserving methods in health data Precision Medicine and Genomics Statistical genetics: GWAS, polygenic risk scores, Mendelian randomization Multi-omics integration: genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics Bioinformatics methods and computational biology pipelines Biomarker discovery, validation, and clinical utility assessment Real-World Evidence and Health Systems Research Analysis of el
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Epidemiology
Editor-in-chief Hojjat ZeraatiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 10, Australia 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics9.6%
- Statistical Methods in EpidemiologyMathematics8.2%
- COVID-19 epidemiological studiesMathematics7.8%
- Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareHealth Professions7.5%
- Probability and Statistical ResearchMathematics6.7%
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceMathematics5.7%
- Statistical Methods and InferenceMathematics4.6%
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine4.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiology | Q4 | 147/173 | 15th |
| Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | Q4 | 627/725 | 13th |
| Health Informatics | Q4 | 148/168 | 12th |
| Statistics and Probability | Q4 | 268/303 | 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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePubMedPublisher website
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
- 0.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.08LetPub ·
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.38OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 239 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 30 |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 74 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 65 |
| 2023 | 28 | 28 | 77 |
| 2022 | 26 | 26 | 51 |
| 2021 | 43 | 43 | 16 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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-NC | |
| 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)
Article types accepted8
- editorial / perspectiveEditorial / Perspective ≤2,000 None ≤15Length not stated
- methodological paperMethodological Paper ≤7,000 Structured ≤300 words ≤60Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research ≤6,000 Structured ≤300 words ≤50Length not stated
- registered report (stage 1)Registered Report (Stage 1) ≤4,000 Structured ≤250 words ≤40Length not stated
- short communicationShort Communication ≤2,500 Unstructured ≤150 words ≤20Length not stated
- software / data reportSoftware / Data Report ≤3,000 Unstructured ≤150 words ≤25Length not stated
- systematic review / meta-analysisSystematic Review / Meta-Analysis ≤8,000 Structured ≤350 words No limitLength not stated
- tutorial / technical noteTutorial / Technical Note ≤5,000 Unstructured ≤200 words ≤40Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use
AI use allowed with disclosure Model summary
Authors may use AI-assisted tools (including large language models, chatbots, and AI writing assistants) for grammar checking, language editing, or organizational assistance. Any such use must be explicitly disclosed in the Methods section or an AI Use Disclosure statement.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest required Model summary
Conflict of Interest: Required for all manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data availability statement required Model summary
Data Availability Statement: Required for all manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
CC BY-NC 4.0 license Model summary
All the work in this journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
remove all author names, affiliations, and identifying information for double-blind review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 3.5 Reporting Guidelines
Authors must follow and cite the appropriate reporting guideline for their study type. JBE requires completion of the relevant reporting checklist as a condition of submission:
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
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2383-4196
- Electronic ISSN
- 2383-420X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 11, Issue 3 (2025)
- 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 Biostatistics and Epidemiology
How long does peer review take at Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (10) and Australia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology 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, 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: .