Journal profile
Muthanna Medical Journal
ISSN 2226-146X · eISSN 2410-4590 · Al Muthanna University · Iraq
Muthanna Medical Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Muthanna Medical Journal is published by Al Muthanna University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders and Treatments and Acute Kidney Injury Research, together about 19.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nephrology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Muthanna Medical Journal (MMJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published quarterly by Al-Muthanna College of Medicine, Al-Muthanna University, Iraq. The journal provides a trusted academic platform for disseminating high-quality research, evidence-based clinical practice, and innovations in biomedical science and public health relevant to regional and global audiences. The journal’s primary mission is to advance medical knowledge and healthcare delivery through the publication of rigorously reviewed original research, systematic reviews, and clinical reports that contribute to improved understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of human disease. MMJ encourages interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy-makers to support innovation and sustainable health systems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Nasser Ghaly YousifPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 5, United States 3, India 3, United Kingdom 1, Italy 1 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesMedicine7.6%
- Thyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine6.1%
- Acute Kidney Injury ResearchMedicine6.1%
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine4.6%
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMedicine4.6%
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicine4.6%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine4.6%
- Dialysis and Renal Disease ManagementMedicine4.6%
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
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
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 69 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 7 |
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
- 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
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 | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- 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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 250–300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- AMA
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- case reportticles/Systematic Reviews (≤6000 words) Case Reports and Clinical Images (≤2000 words) Short Communications (≤1500 words) Editorials/Letters to tmain text ≤ 2,000 words
- editorialrds) Short Communications (≤1500 words) Editorials/Letters to the Editor (≤1000 words) All manuscripts should be written in English, using Timesmain text ≤ 1,000 words
- original research articleMJ accepts the following article types: Original Research Articles (structured format, ≤4000 words) Review Articles/Systematic Reviews (≤6000 words) Case Repomain text ≤ 4,000 words
- review articleticles (structured format, ≤4000 words) Review Articles/Systematic Reviews (≤6000 words) Case Reports and Clinical Images (≤2000 words) Short Commumain text ≤ 6,000 words
- short communicationports and Clinical Images (≤2000 words) Short Communications (≤1500 words) Editorials/Letters to the Editor (≤1000 words) All manuscrmain text ≤ 1,500 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing
Authors are required to disclose any use of generative AI in the preparation of their manuscript at the time of submission. This guidance applies exclusively to the writing process and does not cover the use of AI tools for data analysis or research insights. Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies may only be employed to enhance the clarity, readability, and language of the manuscript. These t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Author Contributions
Authors are encouraged to include a statement that specifies the contribution of every author to the research and preparation of the manuscript. Example statement: “All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by [full name], [full name] and [full name]. The first draft of the manuscript was written by [full name] and…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 8. Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest. If none exist, include: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 11. Data Availability
Include a Data Availability Statement specifying where supporting data can be accessed: public repository, upon request, or not applicable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 10. Ethical Considerations
Provide IRB or Ethics Committee approval details. Confirm informed consent. Follow Declaration of Helsinki (2013) for human studies and ARRIVE for animal studies.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 16. Copyright and Open Access
All articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright while granting MMJ the right of first publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 16. Copyright and Open Access
All articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright while granting MMJ the right of first publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 13. Peer-Review Process
Double-blind peer review. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two reviewers. Average timeline: Initial decision 2–3 weeks, peer review 4–6 weeks, publication online upon acceptance.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 2. Reporting Guidelines
Authors must prepare manuscripts in accordance with recognized reporting standards: Randomized Controlled Trials: CONSORT Observational Studies: STROBE Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: PRISMA Diagnostic Accuracy Studies: STARD Case Reports: CARE Animal Studies: ARRIVE Qualitative Research: SRQR Further details are available through the EQUATOR Network.
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
- Al Muthanna University
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2226-146X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2410-4590
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Muthanna Medical Journal
How long does peer review take at Muthanna Medical Journal?
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 Muthanna Medical Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 250–300 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: AMA. 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 Muthanna Medical Journal based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (5), United States (3) and India (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Muthanna Medical Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Muthanna Medical Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Muthanna Medical Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Muthanna Medical Journal 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, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .