Journal profile · Medicine-Medicine (all)
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
ISSN 1735-9260 · eISSN 1735-9279 · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences is published by Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, Environmental remediation with nanomaterials and Anesthesia and Pain Management, together about 18.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
| Last update: 2024/11/10 | Aims: The Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, is published monthly and serves as a prominent platform for disseminating various types of scholarly articles, including original research articles, review articles, short reports, case reports, letters to the editor, and editorials. Primary Objectives of the Journal: Enhancement of Knowledge: To advance the knowledge base of physicians and allied health professionals through the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. Promotion of Scientific Dissemination: To provide a robust platform for the publication of scientific articles across diverse medical and health-related fields, thereby fostering the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Strengthening Scientific Standing: To contribute to the enhancement of the scientific status of the country within the realms of medicine, health, and clinical practice. Scope: The journal encompasses a wide array of medical disciplines, including but not limited to: Clinical Medicine Basic Medical Sciences Public Health Paramedical Sciences Dentistry Pharmacy We encourage submissions that contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice, with a focus on innovative research and comprehensive reviews that address current challenges and developments in the medical field View: 108803 Time(s) | Print: 1872 Time(s) | Email: 72 Time(s) | 0 Comment(s)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Medicine (all)
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 26 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science6.5%
- Environmental remediation with nanomaterialsEngineering6.3%
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine5.9%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.7%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine5.2%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.7%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science4.5%
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibilityMedicine4.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | Q4 | 506/669 | 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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.15LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 141OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,075 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 212 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 292 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 446 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 410 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 658 |
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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 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 | IRR 15,000,000 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | IRR 3,000,000 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 500–600 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose financial interests or relationships that could influence the research. Model summary
Authors must disclose any financial interests or relationships that could be seen as influencing the research, such as funding sources, stock holdings, or other affiliations that might affect the interpretation of the study.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethical approval must be stated in the Materials and Methods section, including the name of the institutional review board that approved the study. Model summary
Ethical approval must be stated in the “Materials and Methods” section, including the name of the institutional review board that approved the study.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright owned by authors, held by Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Model summary
Copyright © The Author(s). Owned by Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Manuscripts must be submitted online via the journal website. Model summary
All manuscripts must be submitted online via http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir
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
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English, Persian
- ISSN
- 1735-9260
- Electronic ISSN
- 1735-9279
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
How long does peer review take at Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 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 Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 500–600 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Graphical abstract: 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 Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 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 Iran (26). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .