Journal profile
Journal of Midwifery
ISSN 2598-3180 · Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas · Indonesia
Journal of Midwifery: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 10 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Midwifery is published by Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Public Health and Nutrition, Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions and Breastfeeding Practices and Influences, together about 39.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Midwifery (JoM), indexed under the ASJC code "2919 - Midwifery", stands as a luminary, peer-reviewed academic publication steered by the Undergraduate Program of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia. With the valuable collaboration of the Asosiasi Pendidikan Kebidanan Indonesia (AIPKIND), JoM unfurls as a pivotal conduit for avant-garde research and deep-seated insights within the sphere of midwifery.Markedly in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), JoM is resolutely committed to advancing maternal and neonatal health, championing reproductive rights, and fostering women’s empowerment. Our rich content, ranging from sexual and reproductive health to neonatal care intricacies, not only mirrors the aspirations of these SDGs but also actively contributes to their realization.Our commitment to quality education, mirroring SDG 4, is reflected in our endeavour to disseminate comprehensive knowledge, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Through diverse original research articles, insightful reviews, succinct short communications, and detailed case reports, JoM casts light on pivotal aspects of family planning paradigms, menopause, and the expansive spectrum of reproductive rights.In embracing broader themes of SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), JoM emphasizes the holistic domain of women's health, spanning from youth to menopause. Furthermore, our collaboration ethos, which resonates with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), is materialized through our synergies with academic and professional bodies, all dedicated to a shared vision of betterment and progress.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Yulizawati YulizawatiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 19, Sweden 1, New Zealand 1 (21 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Public Health and NutritionMedicine15.7%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine14.9%
- Breastfeeding Practices and InfluencesMedicine9%
- Maternal and Neonatal HealthcareHealth Professions8.8%
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine5.9%
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumMedicine4.8%
- Infant Nutrition and HealthNursing4.3%
- Menstrual Health and DisordersMedicine3.7%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
ASJC code "2919 - Midwifery"Publisher 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
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.06OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 207 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 49 |
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 72 |
| 2022 | 27 | 27 | 49 |
| 2021 | 49 | 49 | 35 |
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-SA | |
| 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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
Article types accepted4
- case reportsThrough diverse original research articles, insightful reviews, succinct short communications, and detailed case reportsLength not stated
- original research articlesThrough diverse original research articles, insightful reviews, succinct short communications, and detailed case reportsLength not stated
- reviewsThrough diverse original research articles, insightful reviews, succinct short communications, and detailed case reportsLength not stated
- short communicationsThrough diverse original research articles, insightful reviews, succinct short communications, and detailed case reportsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Please find the rights and licenses being used in Journal of Midwifery (JoM). 1. License The non-commercial use of the works in this journal will be governed by the Creative Commons Attribution license as currently displayed on Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. 2. Author(s)'s Warranties The author(s) warrants that the article is original, written by…
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
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2598-3180
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Midwifery
How long does peer review take at Journal of Midwifery?
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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Midwifery?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word. 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 Midwifery based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (19), Sweden (1) and New Zealand (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Midwifery?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Midwifery is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Midwifery open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Midwifery 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, 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: .