Journal profile
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas
ISSN 0126-2092 · eISSN 2442-5230 · Faculty of Medicine Andalas University · Indonesia
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 28 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas is published by Faculty of Medicine Andalas University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Medicinal Plant Research and Public Health and Nutrition, together about 25.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) p-ISSN: 0126-2092e-ISSN: 2442-5230 Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) is a distinguished open-access journal published by the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Andalas, dedicated to advancing the fields of medical science, public health, and medical specialties. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, MKA aims to foster innovation and collaboration across various branches of medicine, including basic science, clinical practices, and emerging sub-specialties. The journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the academic community’s understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of medical research. Emphasizing rigorous scholarly standards, MKA ensures a double-blind peer-review process, guaranteeing unbiased evaluation and maintaining the integrity of its published content. The journal is committed to providing an inclusive platform for diverse voices in the medical field, ensuring that all manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit, without regard to the authors’ nationality, ethnicity, or institutional affiliation. As an open-access publication, MKA ensures that its content is freely available to the global research community, promoting wide dissemination of knowledge and encouraging collaboration. Authors retain full copyright of their work, with all published articles licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing for unrestricted use and adaptation, with appropriate attribution. By publishing four issues annually—covering a wide array of topics from fundamental medical science to public health challenges—MKA serves as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers striving to improve healthcare systems worldwide. The journal adheres to the highest ethical publishing standards, supported by clear and transparent policies in line with COPE, ICMJE, and WAME guidelines. With its commitment to excellence, transparency, and global accessibility, Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) continues to be a pivotal journal for advancing medical knowledge and fostering innovation in healthcare research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Hirowati AliPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 11, Australia 1, Netherlands 1, Malaysia 1, South Africa 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine9.6%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.3%
- Public Health and NutritionMedicine6.8%
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMedicine5.4%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine4.2%
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesMedicine4.2%
- Maternal and Neonatal HealthcareHealth Professions4.2%
- Probiotics and Fermented FoodsAgricultural and Biological Sciences4%
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
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.03OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 540 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 2024 | 87 | 87 | 86 |
| 2023 | 84 | 84 | 196 |
| 2022 | 73 | 73 | 148 |
| 2021 | 46 | 46 | 115 |
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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 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 | |
| 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
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are able to enter into…
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 Andalas University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 0126-2092
- Electronic ISSN
- 2442-5230
- 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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Majalah Kedokteran Andalas
How long does peer review take at Majalah Kedokteran Andalas?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 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 Majalah Kedokteran Andalas?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: Vancouver. 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 Majalah Kedokteran Andalas based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (11), Australia (1) and Netherlands (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Majalah Kedokteran Andalas?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Majalah Kedokteran Andalas is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Majalah Kedokteran Andalas open access, and what is the APC?
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .