Journal profile
Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society
ISSN 1015-6321 · eISSN 2960-6004 · Bahrain Medical Society · Bahrain
Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society: fully open access; APC about USD 795; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 13 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society is published by Bahrain Medical Society. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Mental Health Treatment and Access and dental development and anomalies, together about 17.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
JBMS aims to promote communication among clinical researchers worldwide and to disseminate the articles freely for research, teaching and reference purposes. It is academically peer-reviewed and covers original articles, case reports, review articles, commentaries, analytical reports, and editorials on biomedical research and clinical practice. To facilitate extensive readability, public engagement, and impact in the healthcare space with the research published in the journal, JBMS ensures extensive multi-level peer review, statistical verification, plagiarism checks, and author-friendly editing process to meet the standards of the readers. The JBMS editorial board also ensures regular review meetings and policy updates to incorporate practices which will ensure the aim of the journal is upheld and maintained to its best.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Dear ColleaguesPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Ireland 3 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine6%
- Mental Health Treatment and AccessPsychology5.5%
- dental development and anomaliesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine5%
- Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDentistry5%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine4.5%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry4.5%
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutHealth Professions4.5%
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
ScopusPubMedPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Crossref, Index Copernicus
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
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 365 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 44 |
| 2024 | 16 | 16 | 45 |
| 2023 | 34 | 34 | 94 |
| 2022 | 57 | 57 | 50 |
| 2021 | 44 | 44 | 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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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 | USD 795 | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | USD 795 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 531 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- brief reportOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- case reportOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- case reports or case studiesCase reports or case studies: These studies should be short with decisive observation. These should be kept within 2000 words with not more than 15 references a…Length not stated
- case studyOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- editorialOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- letter to the editorOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- letter to the editor/editorialsLetter to the editor/editorials: This can include comments on earlier publications, presenting data or findings in brief, expressing opinions on health-related …Length not stated
- original articleOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- protocolOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- review articleOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles: Review articles include systemic critical assessments of literature and data sources. These articles must be written within 4000 words excludin…Length not stated
- short communicationOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- short communications/brief reportsShort communications/brief reports: These follow a similar format as an Original article; however, the Results and Discussion sections in the main body of the t…Length not stated
- surveyOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
- systematic reviewOriginal articles: Original articles include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic test, outcome studies, cost…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use AI Policy
AI policy: generative AI may be used solely to improve language and clarity; AI tools must not be listed as authors; use must be disclosed. Model summary
Permissible Use of AI in Manuscript Preparation Authors may use generative AI or AI-assisted tools solely to improve language and clarity during manuscript drafting. However, they must maintain complete control, oversight, and accountability for the final content. Any AI-generated output must be carefully reviewed and edited to ensure it is accurate, unbiased, and complete. Under no circumstances …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Editorial and Peer Review Process
A manuscript will be reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that it is being submitted to Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society (JBMS) alone at that point in time and has not been published anywhere, or simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. On submission, all manuscripts received undergo a preliminary review at the level of editor/associate edi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Policy
Preprint policy: preprints may be shared at any point during peer review; posting does not constitute prior publication. Model summary
Preprint Definition and Policy A preprint is a complete scientific manuscript made publicly available by the authors on a recognized preprint server prior to formal peer review. It reflects the author's original work and may be shared at any point during the peer review process. Posting a preprint does not constitute prior publication and does not affect eligibility for submission to JBMS journals…
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
- Bahrain Medical Society
- Country or region
- Bahrain
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1015-6321
- Electronic ISSN
- 2960-6004
- Society / sponsor
- Bahrain Medical Society
- 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 the Bahrain Medical Society
How long does peer review take at Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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 the Bahrain Medical Society?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; 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 the Bahrain Medical Society based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Ireland (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Scopus and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 795.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .