Journal profile · Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
ISSN 1675-0306 · eISSN 2590-3829 · Malaysian Public Health Physicians' Association · Malaysia
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine: fully open access; APC about USD 300; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 71 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine is published by Malaysian Public Health Physicians' Association. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces and COVID-19 and Mental Health, together about 18.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
MJPHM publishes evidence-based health information for a Malaysian audience. We welcome submissions from health professionals, researchers, medical writers, public health practitioners, and subject-matter experts who can translate complex health topics into clear, accessible language.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal DisordersPsychology6.5%
- Occupational Health and Safety in WorkplacesHealth Professions6.5%
- COVID-19 and Mental HealthPsychology5.5%
- Health Education and ValidationSocial Sciences5.5%
- Public Health and NutritionMedicine5.5%
- Obesity, Physical Activity, DietMedicine4.9%
- Vaccine Coverage and HesitancySocial Sciences4.7%
- Smoking Behavior and CessationMedicine4.5%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | Q4 | 624/725 | 13th |
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
ScopusLetPub
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
- 0.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 48OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.07OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 939 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 52 | 218 |
| 2025 | 71 | 71 | 356 |
| 2024 | 88 | 88 | 339 |
| 2023 | 100 | 100 | 338 |
| 2022 | 104 | 104 | 286 |
| 2021 | 131 | 131 | 197 |
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 ·
- Peer review
- Peer reviewLetPub
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | USD 300 | No | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 accepted2
- health tips and explainersShorter pieces (800–1,200 words) considered for focused health tips and explainers.Length not stated
- standard articles1,500 to 4,000 words for standard articles.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of interest
All authors and contributors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when submitting content to MJPHM. This includes financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, supplement manufacturers, healthcare providers, or any entity that could benefit from the content being published. Where a conflict of interest exists, it is disclosed clearly within the article. If a confli…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and licensing
Authors retain copyright; publisher receives non-exclusive licence. Model summary
Original articles published on MJPHM are the intellectual property of their respective authors. Authors grant MJPHM a non-exclusive licence to publish and distribute their work on our platform. All content is made freely available to readers without charge. Content from our research archive was originally published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Free access to all published articles. Model summary
All published articles are made freely available to readers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Editorial standards and review process
Content review process: structured multi-step review for every article Model summary
How we ensure every article on MJPHM is accurate, evidence-based, and genuinely useful for our readers. Last updated: March 2026 Why this matters Health information directly affects the decisions people make about their wellbeing. A misleading article about diabetes management or an inaccurate claim about a traditional remedy can cause real harm. That responsibility shapes every part of how we pro…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Original work only; no simultaneous submission. Model summary
All submissions must be original work not published elsewhere or simultaneously under consideration by another publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Sourcing standards: strict sourcing requirements, reliance on peer-reviewed and authoritative sources only Model summary
We do not rely on single-study findings to make broad health claims, unverified social media content, promotional materials from pharmaceutical or supplement companies, or sources that have not undergone peer review or institutional oversight.
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
- Malaysian Public Health Physicians' Association
- Country or region
- Malaysia
- Language
- English, Malay (macrolanguage)
- ISSN
- 1675-0306
- Electronic ISSN
- 2590-3829
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
How long does peer review take at Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine?
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.
Which databases index Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine is indexed in Scopus.
Is Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine open access, and what is the APC?
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 300.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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: .