Journal profile · Nursing-Maternity and Midwifery
Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health
ISSN 2345-4792 · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 14 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health is published by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions, Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare and Global Maternal and Child Health, together about 34.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health (JMRH) is a peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal of Nursing & Midwifery School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. This professional journal provides a venue for the publication of research relevant to midwifery and reproductive health practice by the researchers in various disciplines including midwifery, reproductive health, maternal and child health, obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine, sexual health promotion and women's health. It publishes quantitative and qualitative original articles, review articles, short communications, commentaries, case reports, editorials and letters to the editor in a broad range of clinical and interdisciplinary topics including maternal and child health, safe pregnancy and normal childbirth, adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, family planning, menopause, screening of gynecological cancers, infertility holistic care, women's mental health, psychosocial and ethical aspects of women’s health, counseling and educational interventions in midwifery and reproductive health, women’s empowerment and reproductive rights.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Nursing-Maternity and Midwifery
Editor-in-chief Robab LatifnejadPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 21, United Kingdom 4, United States 2, Canada 2, Germany 1 (31 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine16.2%
- Maternal and Neonatal HealthcareHealth Professions10.5%
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine7.6%
- Reproductive Health and ContraceptionMedicine7.6%
- Public Health and NutritionMedicine7.6%
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumMedicine5.7%
- Sexual function and dysfunction studiesMedicine4.8%
- Breastfeeding Practices and InfluencesMedicine3.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity and Midwifery | Q2 | 23/45 | — |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | Q3 | 139/218 | — |
| Reproductive Medicine | Q3 | 67/99 | — |
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
MEDLINECINAHLPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, IMEMR, ISC, SID
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
- 1.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 1,102Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 2,160,126Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 53 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 25 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 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 first decision
- 17.24 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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 | — | |
| 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)
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- case reportiscussion, Declarations and References. Case reports must not exceed 1,000 words and 10 references as well as 4 tables and/or figures. Casemain text ≤ 1,000 words
- editorialegated to a senior editorial colleague. Editorials should be between 500 to 1000 words, with a maximum of 8 references. 7. Letter to the editor Lemain text ≤ 1,000 words
- original articlesOriginal articles are the most common type of journal articles, which are detailed studies reporting scientific findings of the original research studies.Length not stated
- original research articleOriginal Research ArticleLength not stated
- review articleReview ArticleLength not stated
- review articlesReview articles covers a particular topic or new trends and theories, critical evaluation of existing data, defined topics or emerging fields of investigation, …Length not stated
- systematic reviewSystematic ReviewLength not stated
- systematic reviews and meta-analysesSystematic reviews and meta-analyses are most welcomed.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use
AI usage disclosure required. Model summary
Authors are required to disclose any utilization of AI tools (how and which AI tools have been used) at the end of the manuscript in the section of “declaration”.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Authorship criteria based on ICMJE. Model summary
The JMRH requires that all those designated as authors should meet all four ICMJE criteria for authorship, and all who meet the four criteria should be identified as authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics and malpractice statements based on COPE. Model summary
Ethics and malpractice statements of the JMRH are based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and pertain to all parties involved in the publishing: the editor, the peer reviewer and the author.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review policy: rigorous peer review based on initial editor screening and anonymous reviewing by independent reviewers. Model summary
All submitted research articles to this journal will be undergoing rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous reviewing by independent reviewers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism check by iThenticate. Model summary
Manuscripts undergo a similarity check by iThenticate plagiarism-detection software when submitted and your article may be returned to you, if the above has not been adhered to.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines
CONSORT checklist and registration number required for RCTs. Model summary
Reports of randomized clinical trials should include a completed CONSORT checklist (available at: http://consort-statement.org/resources/downloads) as well as the registration number of the clinical trial.
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
- 2345-4792
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- 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 Midwifery Reproductive Health
How long does peer review take at Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health?
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 Midwifery Reproductive Health based?
Of the 31 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (21), United Kingdom (4) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE and CINAHL; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Midwifery Reproductive Health 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, Publisher website, OpenAlex, 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: .