Journal profile
POCUS Journal
ISSN 2369-8543 · CINQUILL Medical Publishers Inc. · Canada
POCUS Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 59 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
POCUS Journal is published by CINQUILL Medical Publishers Inc.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ultrasound in Clinical Applications, Innovations in Medical Education and Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography, together about 62.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
POCUS Journal is a free, open-access, peer-reviewed publication that contains original research, case reports, and protocols on point of care ultrasound. A publication of the CINQUILL Medical Publishers Inc., POCUS Journal publishes online biannually in April and November. We invite submissions from clinicians, researchers, and POCUS educators.POCUS Journal is indexed on PubMed Central.If you would like to become a contributor or have your research featured in POCUS Journal, please visit our Authors page for submission guidelines.To receive information about the latest issue of POCUS Journal, sign up for the POCUS email newsletter.For all other inquiries, please use our contact form.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Benjamin GalenPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ultrasound in Clinical ApplicationsMedicine47.8%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine9.1%
- Ultrasound Imaging and ElastographyMedicine5.7%
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationMedicine5.2%
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyMedicine2.8%
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and RehabilitationMedicine2.7%
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsMedicine2.2%
- Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine2%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCPublisher 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
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.71OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 317 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 354 |
| 2025 | 59 | 59 | 338 |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 228 |
| 2023 | 47 | 47 | 77 |
| 2022 | 56 | 56 | 41 |
| 2021 | 28 | 28 | 33 |
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 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer 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
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
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 2
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- book reviewBook Reviews are by invitation only, and are reviews of recently published books on the topic of POCUS. They are not peer-reviewed, and are approved by members …Length not stated
- case reportCase Reports are longer communications of a single case, or case series, that highlight the utility of point-of-care ultrasound. They should include a short abs…main text ≤ 150 words · abstract ≤ 150 words
- editorialsEditorials are by invitation only, and are short communications relating to an in-issue article topic. They are not peer-reviewed, and are approved by members o…Length not stated
- letteroved by members of the Editorial Board. Letters Letters are ½ – 1-page communications (1000 words or fewer) that may include opinion pieces and short reportsmain text ≤ 1,000 words
- lettersLetters are ½ – 1-page communications (1000 words or fewer) that may include opinion pieces and short reports on POCUS-related topics such as policy, education,…Length not stated
- original researchAuthors are invited to submit Original Research articles on the topic of POCUS. Submitted manuscripts should include the following sections, in order: Abstract …Length not stated
- pocus arts and humanitiesAuthors are invited to submit art, poetry, narrative pieces, and other non-scientific content related to POCUS. These submissions are not peer-reviewed, but wil…Length not stated
- pocus protocolAuthors are invited to submit articles describing POCUS Protocols that are used clinically. Authors should include an abstract and references, but all other sub…Length not stated
- reviewAuthors may submit Review Articles on the topic of POCUS in research, clinic, and education without invitation. Please follow guidelines for Original Research a…Length not stated
- reviewsAuthors may submit Review Articles on the topic of POCUS in research, clinic, and education without invitation. Please follow guidelines for Original Research a…Length not stated
- study protocolAuthors are invited to submit articles describing POCUS Research Study Protocols for new or ongoing research projects. Please follow guidelines for Original Res…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
De-identification and anonymity of patient information required in images and videos. Model summary
All images and videos MUST be de-identified and anonymous so that no confidential patient information is included. This includes removal of patient names, patient numbers, hospital or clinic name, date and time.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access under Creative Commons 4.0 licence; authors confirm ownership of rights. Model summary
By submitting these files you are providing consent to have this material published online for open access by POCUS Journal under a Creative Commons 4.0 licence, are confirming that you own the rights to both written and media content.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors should suggest two reviewers with names and emails. Model summary
Please provide suggestions for two reviewers, including their names and email addressed. This can be included in the comments for the editor, or in an attached cover letter.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality required; not under consideration elsewhere. Model summary
Submissions should be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
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
- CINQUILL Medical Publishers Inc.
- Country or region
- Canada
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2369-8543
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about POCUS Journal
How long does peer review take at POCUS Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 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 POCUS Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required, 2; Cover letter: Optional. 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 POCUS Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, POCUS Journal is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PMC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is POCUS Journal open access, and what is the APC?
POCUS 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .