Journal profile · Medicine-Medicine (all)
Medical Journal Armed Forces India
ISSN 0377-1237 · eISSN 2213-4743 · Elsevier
Medical Journal Armed Forces India: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,000; median 109 days to acceptance (97 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 37% (journal website); 179 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Medical Journal Armed Forces India is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Anesthesia and Pain Management, Trauma and Emergency Care Studies and Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology, together about 16.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Infectious Diseases. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Official Publication of Armed Forces Medical Services Medical Journal Armed Forces India (MJAFI) is a bi-monthly (6 issues per year), peer reviewed publication with circulation in India and across the world. It has been published continuously every quarter since 1945 and enjoys an extensive readership. MJAFI publishes original research work of high standard for dissemination in both print and online media. The Governing Council , under the stewardship of the DGAFMS is the owner of the publication.We publish Review articles, Original articles, Case reports, Editorials, and other forms of scientific information, in all disciplines of medical science. The journal aims to provide its readers with the latest clinical and basic research from across specialties with an objective to arm the practitioners of modern medicine with contemporary knowledge and providing an opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine. MJAFI also publishes informed opinions and perspectives by experts. Content related to a general medical and topics with multi-disciplinary appeal are encouraged. Separate theme sections are published from time to time on topics such as military medicine, infectious disease, lifestyle diseases, and medical education giving different viewpoints to our varied readers.The Editorial Board comprises eminent specialists and consultants from India and abroad. Although preference is given to original work carried out in the Indian subcontinent, contributions are welcome from anywhere in the world.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Medicine (all)
Editor-in-chief Colonel Vivek AggarwalPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 67, United States 5, United Kingdom 5, Japan 2 (79 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine6%
- Trauma and Emergency Care StudiesMedicine5.4%
- Tuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMedicine5.2%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine5.1%
- Infectious Diseases and TuberculosisMedicine5.1%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry4.8%
- Anesthesia and Sedative AgentsMedicine4.6%
- HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsMedicine4.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | Q2 | 274/669 | 59th |
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
- 1.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- h-index
- 69OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 901OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.71OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,431 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204 | 21 | 2,436 |
| 2025 | 179 | 86 | 3,137 |
| 2024 | 166 | 148 | 3,781 |
| 2023 | 142 | 141 | 3,699 |
| 2022 | 154 | 154 | 3,657 |
| 2021 | 280 | 278 | 3,546 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
113 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 64 days – 179 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 51 days (90 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 166 days
- Sample
- 90 articles with submission and acceptance dates (335 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 37%Publisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 125 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,000 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,000 | — | — |
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
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- case reportFor case reports you are required to follow CARE guidelines and provide the CARE checklist at manuscript submission.Read the CARE guidelinesFollow the CARE chec…Length not stated
- case reportsA case report should communicate a message regarding diagnosis/ management of a new and emerging disease, an unexpected association between disease or symptoms,…Length not stated
- case seriesA case series should include a minimum of 6 cases and should communicate the diagnosis/ management of a relevant/emerging disease, with an unexpected associatio…Length not stated
- correspondence / letter to the editorLetters to the Editor should be brief with objective and constructive criticism of published articles. They should be limited to articles published in the last …Length not stated
- editorialEditorials include brief commentaries, perspectives and OP-Eds. These are basically opinion pieces written by senior scientists, experts in the field and policy…Length not stated
- original articlesThese are scientific communications from research workers engaged in the field of medicine and include clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, interventi…Length not stated
- review articlesThey may be either in narrative form or systematic reviews. Topics should be of contemporary nature and of interest to the readership of the journal.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics policy: authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Contents of the MJAFI are covered by copyright. MJAFI does not accept any responsibility for the statements made by the authors. The Editorial Board has the right to introduce such changes in the articles as may be considered necessary for effectiveness of communication. Once published, copyright of manuscript shall stand transferred to the Journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Peer review policy: single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint policy: preprint sharing allowed, does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0377-1237
- Electronic ISSN
- 2213-4743
- Society / sponsor
- Armed Forces Medical Services
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Medical Journal Armed Forces India
How long does peer review take at Medical Journal Armed Forces India?
Based on the dates recorded on 97 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 109 days (interquartile range 64–177 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 37%. 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 Medical Journal Armed Forces India?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Vancouver; 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 Medical Journal Armed Forces India based?
Of the 79 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (67), United States (5) and United Kingdom (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Medical Journal Armed Forces India?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Medical Journal Armed Forces India is indexed in Scopus.
Is Medical Journal Armed Forces India open access, and what is the APC?
Medical Journal Armed Forces India is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, 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: .