Journal profile · Medicine-Medicine (all)
Medical Journal of Malaysia
ISSN 0300-5283 · Malaysian Medical Association
Medical Journal of Malaysia: subscription journal; APC about USD 200; 1 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Medical Journal of Malaysia is published by Malaysian Medical Association. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Global Maternal and Child Health, Malaria Research and Control and Cervical Cancer and HPV Research, together about 15.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
To promote and maintain the honour and interest of the profession of medicine in all its branches and in every one of its segments and help to sustain the professional standards of medical ethics. To serve as the vehicle of the integrated voice of the whole profession and all or each of its segments both in relation to its own special problems and in relation to educating and directing public opinion on the problems of public health as affecting the community at large. To participate in the conduct of medical education, as may be appropriate. To promote social, cultural and charitable activities in building a united Malaysian nation. To carry on any business, trade, joint venture, commercial arrangement, transaction or any enterprise whatsoever which may in the option of the Association be advantageous to the Association or calculated directly or indirectly to enhance any of the Association's assets, properties or rights. For more information about MMA
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Medicine (all)
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine7.7%
- Malaria Research and ControlMedicine3.9%
- Cervical Cancer and HPV ResearchMedicine3.9%
- Mosquito-borne diseases and controlMedicine3.9%
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviewsDecision Sciences3.9%
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicine3.9%
- Diabetes Treatment and ManagementMedicine3.9%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine3.9%
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 | Q3 | 361/669 | 46th |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
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
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- h-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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
- Peer review
- Double 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 200 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- MYR 500
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
- ≤ 500 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 2
Article types accepted15, with length limits
- case reporton the article. Case Reports: Papers on case reports (one to five cases) must follow these rules: Case reports should not exceed 2,000 words; with a maximum of …main text ≤ 2,000 words
- case reportsPapers on case reports (one to five cases) must follow these rules: Case reports should not exceed 2,000 words; with a maximum of two (2) tables; three (3) phot…Length not stated
- commentariesCommentaries will usually be invited articles that comment on articles published in the same issue of the MJM. However, unsolicited commentaries on issues relev…Length not stated
- commentaryCommentaries will usually be invited articles that comment on articles published in the same issue of the MJM. However, unsolicited commentaries on issues relev…main text ≤ 1,200 words
- continuing medical education (cme) articlesA CME article is a critical analysis of a topic of current medical interest. The article should include the clinical question or issue and its importance for ge…Length not stated
- correspondencenot be considered for publication. Such correspondence must not exceed 1,500 words. Editorials: These are articles written by the editor or edmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- editorialsThese are articles written by the editor or editorial team concerning the MJM or about issues relevant to the journal.Length not stated
- letterLetters to Editors are responses to items published in MJM or to communicate a very important message that is time sensitive and cannot wait for the full proces…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- letters to editorLetters to Editors are responses to items published in MJM or to communicate a very important message that is time sensitive and cannot wait for the full proces…Length not stated
- original articleOriginal Articles are reports on findings from original unpublished research. Preference for publications will be given to high quality original research that m…main text ≤ 500 words · abstract ≤ 500 words
- original articlesOriginal Articles are reports on findings from original unpublished research. Preference for publications will be given to high quality original research that m…Length not stated
- review articleReview Articles are solicited articles or systematic reviews. MJM solicits review articles from Malaysian experts to provide a clear, up-to-date account of a to…main text ≤ 500 words · abstract ≤ 500 words
- review articlesReview Articles are solicited articles or systematic reviews. MJM solicits review articles from Malaysian experts to provide a clear, up-to-date account of a to…Length not stated
- short communicationclinical studies, and clinical audits. Short communications should not exceed 1,000 words and shall consist of a Summary and the Main Text. The summamain text ≤ 1,000 words
- short communicationsShorts communication are short research articles of important preliminary observations, findings that extends previously published research, data that does not …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright
Copyright assignment/transfer and conflict of interest forms required. Model summary
All submissions must be accompanied by a completed Copyright Assignment Form, Copyright Transfer Form and Conflict of Interest Form duly signed by all authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Authors must suggest at least two qualified reviewers. Model summary
All submissions must include at least two (2) names of individuals who are especially qualified to review the work. All manuscripts submitted will be reviewed by the Editor in-charge before they are sent for peer review. Manuscripts that are submitted to MJM undergo a double-blinded peer review and are managed online. Proposed reviewers must not be involved in the work presented, nor affiliated wi…
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 Medical Association
- ISSN
- 0300-5283
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Medical Journal of Malaysia
What are the manuscript requirements of Medical Journal of Malaysia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 500 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Suggested reviewers: Required, 2. 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.
Which databases index Medical Journal of Malaysia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Medical Journal of Malaysia is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Medical Journal of Malaysia open access, and what is the APC?
Medical Journal of Malaysia is a subscription journal. APC about USD 200.
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: .