Journal profile
The Medical Journal of Basrah University
ISSN 0253-0759 · eISSN 2413-4414 · University of Basrah · Iraq
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The Medical Journal of Basrah University: fully open access; APC about USD 75; review about 18 weeks (community reports); 26 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
The Medical Journal of Basrah University is published by University of Basrah. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Global Maternal and Child Health and Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare, together about 22.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Medical Journal of Basrah University (MJBU) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published biannually review articles, original articles, case reports in the field of medicine in its broadest sense. it aims to be an international open-access source of knowledge to the researchers, scientists, clinicians and public sector to promote knowledge and practice in the field of medicine. Special preference is given to the work, which contributes to the improvement of the practice of medicine.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief ٍِSaad Shaheen Hamdi Al TaherPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine11%
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine6.2%
- Maternal and Neonatal HealthcareHealth Professions5.5%
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthMedicine4.8%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine4.8%
- Diabetes Management and ResearchMedicine4.5%
- Ovarian function and disordersMedicine4.1%
- Global Cancer Incidence and ScreeningMedicine4.1%
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
Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, Index copernicus, NLM Catalog, National Library of Medicine, DOI, Cope, Google Scholar, Iraqi Academic Scientific Journal, eJournalPlusPublisher 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
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.07OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 408 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 34 |
| 2025 | 26 | 26 | 48 |
| 2024 | 32 | 32 | 71 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 74 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 111 |
| 2021 | 19 | 19 | 70 |
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 18 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 75 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 75 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 75 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- USD 50
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- caseType of manuscript (Research Paper/Review Paper/Case)Length not stated
- case reportThe submission of Case reports will be considered only if the report includes novel scientific material or is of extraordinary clinical interest.Length not stated
- case reportsThe Medical Journal of Basrah University (MJBU) published review articles, original articles and case reportsLength not stated
- original articlesThe Medical Journal of Basrah University (MJBU) published review articles, original articles and case reportsLength not stated
- research paperType of manuscript (Research Paper/Review Paper/Case)Length not stated
- review articlesThe Medical Journal of Basrah University (MJBU) published review articles, original articles and case reportsLength not stated
- review paperType of manuscript (Research Paper/Review Paper/Case)Length not stated
- short communicationeive prioritized and rapid publication. Short Communications are limited to 3000 words and are not subdivided. The paper should contain an abstracmain text ≤ 3,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest disclosure required. Model summary
We request all authors and reviewers to inform us about any kind of “Conflict of Interest” (such as financial, personal, political, or academic) that would potentially affect their judgment.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright release form required at submission. Model summary
We request all authors to download the Copyright release form from the download link, fill it and upload during the manuscript submitting process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Cover letter required with rationale and exclusivity statement. Model summary
Cover letter should contain the rationale of performing the research and selecting the MJBU as well as a statement that you will not resubmit your article to another journal until the reviewing process will be completed.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to The Medical Journal of Basrah University
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Global Maternal and Child Health.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 75 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 18 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Basrah
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0253-0759
- Electronic ISSN
- 2413-4414
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 44, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about The Medical Journal of Basrah University
How long does peer review take at The Medical Journal of Basrah University?
Authors report an average review time of about 18 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 The Medical Journal of Basrah University?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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.
Which databases index The Medical Journal of Basrah University?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, The Medical Journal of Basrah University is indexed in DOAJ.
Is The Medical Journal of Basrah University open access, and what is the APC?
The Medical Journal of Basrah University is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 75.
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: .