Journal profile · PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Pan African Medical Journal
ISSN 1937-8688 · Pan African Medical Journal · Kenya
Pan African Medical Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 700; median 94 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); 430 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pan African Medical Journal is published by Pan African Medical Journal and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Global Maternal and Child Health, Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy and Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research, together about 22.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Infectious Diseases. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
“The Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ) is an accessible, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing general health. Our core mission is to function as a dynamic platform for the dissemination of research conducted across Africa. We aim to cultivate a vibrant culture of scholarly publishing among African researchers. The PAMJ covers a broad spectrum of subjects in public health, epidemiology, clinical medicine, expanding to the realms of social, political, and economic sciences, among others. Through our publications, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of populations of Africa and beyond.”
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine10.4%
- Vaccine Coverage and HesitancySocial Sciences6.5%
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchMedicine5.9%
- HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsMedicine5.6%
- Infectious Diseases and TuberculosisMedicine4.8%
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine4.7%
- Child Nutrition and Water AccessNursing4.5%
- Tuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMedicine4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEPMCEmbasePublisher website
Other: AIM, Google Scholar, AJOL, EBSCO, IC, HINARI, Global Health
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
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- h-index
- 74OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,317OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.95OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 93.04%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 265LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 10,773 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 211 | 211 | 8 |
| 2025 | 430 | 430 | 216 |
| 2024 | 544 | 544 | 901 |
| 2023 | 474 | 474 | 1,537 |
| 2022 | 735 | 735 | 3,724 |
| 2021 | 829 | 829 | 5,542 |
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
94 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 23 days – 191 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 58 days (99 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 194 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (752 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 7 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication
- 90 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Editorial review, Single 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 700 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 180 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 180 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 180 | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 1,500 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted18, with length limits
- briefBriefLength not stated
- case reportCase reportLength not stated
- case seriesCase seriesLength not stated
- case studyCase studyLength not stated
- commentaryase study paper template. Get templates Commentary Follow the same instructions as letter to the editor, with up 2500 words in main text, 2 tables/figures, and …main text ≤ 2,500 words · abstract ≤ 120 words
- editorialAny manuscript or substantial parts of it, submitted to PAMJ must not be under consideration by any other journal. The manuscript should not have already been p…Length not stated
- essayEssayLength not stated
- full-length research paperOrganization of a full-length research paper.Length not stated
- images in clinical medicineImages in clinical medicineLength not stated
- letter to the editorsLetter to the EditorsLength not stated
- narrative reviewNarrative reviewLength not stated
- obituaryObituaryLength not stated
- opinionAn opinion piece is a short article providing the personal opinion of the author on a subject of interest. Opinion article may be solicited or not. The followin…references ≤ 5
- outbreak investigation reportOutbreak investigation reportLength not stated
- perspectivePerspectiveLength not stated
- researchResearchLength not stated
- short communicationand examples to illustrate your point. Short communication Get templates A maximum of 1500 words in the main text (i.e. excluding abstract, references and lmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- systematic review and meta-analysisSystematic review and meta-analysisLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use The use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation
The Pan African Medical Journal adheres to the ethical principles and recommendations of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and the JAMA Network regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in manuscript preparation, submission, peer review, and editorial decision-making. In accordance with these policies, AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and their use must be transpa…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and submission approval
The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that the full names and correct, accessible institutional email addresses for all contributing authors are provided during the initial submission process. Upon submission, all listed co-authors will receive an automated notification via email and are required to formally approve the submission through the PAMJ editorial system to signify their cons…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open Access License
Authors retain copyright Model summary
Articles published in PAMJ are Open Access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access License
Open Access under CC BY 4.0 Model summary
Articles published in PAMJ are Open Access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Publication and peer review processes
Single blind peer review Model summary
Plagiarism check We take the issue of plagiarism very seriously. All manuscripts submitted to the PAMJ are checked for plagiarism various tools and services including Ithenticate (through our partnership with CrossRef), Google search, and independent reports of suspected plagiarism. Suspected and reported instances of plagiarism will be investigated thoroughly, according to the COPE guidelines. Ma…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism check
We take the issue of plagiarism very seriously. All manuscripts submitted to the PAMJ are checked for plagiarism various tools and services including Ithenticate (through our partnership with CrossRef), Google search, and independent reports of suspected plagiarism. Suspected and reported instances of plagiarism will be investigated thoroughly, according to the COPE guidelines. Manuscripts confirm…
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
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Country or region
- Kenya
- Language
- English, French
- ISSN
- 1937-8688
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pan African Medical Journal
What CAS zone is Pan African Medical Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Pan African Medical Journal is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Public, Environmental & Occupational Health. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Pan African Medical Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 94 days (interquartile range 23–191 days); authors report an average review time of about 7 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 Pan African Medical Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 1,500 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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.
Which databases index Pan African Medical Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pan African Medical Journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE, PMC and Embase; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Pan African Medical Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Pan African Medical Journal is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 700.
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: .