Journal profile · Medicine-Medicine (all)
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
ISSN 2075-051X · eISSN 2075-0528 · Sultan Qaboos University · Oman
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; median 161 days to acceptance (102 articles, last 24 months); 127 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal is published by Sultan Qaboos University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Innovations in Medical Education, Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders and Health and Medical Education, together about 26.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ) is a leading, internationally peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal Published continuously online with free access to full-text articles. Our mission is to advance medical knowledge and practice by publishing groundbreaking research and fostering global collaboration in healthcare. AIMS: The journal aims to catalyze biomedical innovation by acting as a global conduit for pioneering research and novel medical discoveries that translate into enhanced clinical practices and patient outcomes. SQUMJ seeks to bridge regional and global perspectives, providing a platform for medical research that integrates health insights from Oman, the Gulf, and beyond with international medical advancements. Moreover, the journal aspires to enhance healthcare awareness by disseminating critical updates and developments in medical science, fostering informed decision-making among health professionals worldwide. SCOPE: SQUMJ encompasses a broad spectrum of medical fields, including but not limited to clinical practice, public health, medical education, biomedical sciences, and health policy. The journal publishes innovative research articles, systematic reviews, critical insights, and case studies that address current challenges and emerging trends in medicine. Emphasizing research with significant implications for global health, SQUMJ aims to influence medical practice, policy development, and public health strategies across diverse healthcare systems. ACCESSIBILITY: Committed to accessibility, SQUMJ ensures completely free access for both authors and readers, removing barriers to publishing and disseminating high-quality medical research. The journal upholds a stringent double-blinded peer-review process to maintain the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. Welcoming contributions from researchers and practitioners worldwide, SQUMJ promotes a rich exchange of ideas and fosters international collaborations. Topics SQUMJ covers a broad spectrum of topics in medical and health sciences, including: Clinical and Basic Research: Studies focusing on understanding diseases, treatments, and underlying biological mechanisms. Public Health: Research addressing population health, preventive measures, and strategies to improve community well-being. Medical Education: Articles exploring innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and student learning in the medical field. Healthcare Management: Insights into th
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Medicine (all)
Editor-in-chief Ibrahim Al-Zakwani AffiliationPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 4, United States 3, India 2, Hong Kong, China 1, Italy 1 (15 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine15%
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersMedicine5.7%
- Health and Medical EducationHealth Professions5.5%
- Congenital Heart Disease StudiesMedicine5.3%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine5.2%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine4.7%
- Maternal and Neonatal HealthcareHealth Professions4.3%
- Asthma and respiratory diseasesMedicine3.7%
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 | 279/669 | 58th |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 566OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.86OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,136 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | 68 | 1,459 |
| 2025 | 127 | 127 | 2,291 |
| 2024 | 78 | 78 | 2,500 |
| 2023 | 97 | 97 | 2,522 |
| 2022 | 72 | 72 | 2,338 |
| 2021 | 202 | 202 | 2,235 |
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
161 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 140 days – 187 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 17 days (57 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 170 days
- Sample
- 102 articles with submission and acceptance dates (213 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 (journal-reported)
- about 7 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 | — |
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted17
- brief communicationManuscripts submitted must be based on original work and not have been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. The Journal accepts the follo…Length not stated
- brief communicationsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- case reportManuscripts submitted must be based on original work and not have been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. The Journal accepts the follo…Length not stated
- case series and case reportsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- commentsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- conference abstractsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- editorialManuscripts submitted must be based on original work and not have been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. The Journal accepts the follo…Length not stated
- editorialsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- interesting medical imagesEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- letters to the editorManuscripts submitted must be based on original work and not have been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. The Journal accepts the follo…Length not stated
- original studiesEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- reviewManuscripts submitted must be based on original work and not have been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. The Journal accepts the follo…Length not stated
- reviewsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- sounding board articlesEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- special contributionsEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
- technical noteManuscripts submitted must be based on original work and not have been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. The Journal accepts the follo…Length not stated
- technical notesEditorials Comments Reviews Special Contributions Sounding Board articles Original Studies Brief Communications Technical Notes Case Series and Case Reports Int…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship
Max 8 MeSH keywords. Model summary
Keywords are needed for Reviews, Sounding Board articles, Special Contributions, Clinical & Basic Research articles, Brief Communications, Technical Notes, and Case Series/Reports. Provide max. 8 keywords using terms from the medical subject heading (MeSH) database on the PubMed site (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest Statement
All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the findings. Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, affiliations, personal beliefs, or competing interests. If no conflicts exist, this must be explicitly stated. Example (No Conflict): The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this study. Example (With Confli…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Statement
Data availability statement required. Model summary
Authors should specify whether data from their study is available for review or use by other researchers. If data sharing is not applicable, the reason should be stated. Example: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Back to Top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Approval Statement
ICMJE compliance required. Model summary
For studies involving human participants, animal research, or sensitive data, authors must provide the name of the institutional ethics committee that granted approval along with the ethical approval code/number. If the study is a clinical trial, it must be registered in a publicly accessible registry, and the registration code/number must be provided. Example: This study was approved by the Insti…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
Double-blind peer review. Model summary
The Editorial Office of the Journal and the SQUMJ Associate Editors check each submitted manuscript for general quality, suitability and whether it conforms to accepted formatting requirements. All manuscripts are also checked for plagiarism; if discovered, immediate strong action is taken. If found prima facie acceptable, the manuscript will be sent out for double-blind international review. All …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism check on all submissions. Model summary
All manuscripts are also checked for plagiarism; if discovered, immediate strong action is taken.
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
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Country or region
- Oman
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2075-051X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2075-0528
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 26, Issue 1 (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 Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
How long does peer review take at Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 102 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 161 days (interquartile range 140–187 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 Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal based?
Of the 15 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (4), United States (3) and India (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Sultan Qaboos University 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: .