Acta Medica Philippina

Aims & Scope

Acta Medica Philippina is a peer-reviewed general medical and health science journal that is published six times a year by the University of the Philippines Manila, and publishes original scientific papers in the field of basic and clinical medical or health-related research.

It has complete editorial independence from its publisher.

The journal accepts original papers, case reports, current reviews and commentaries from any author provided criteria are met.

Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they are not under simultaneous consideration by another publisher.

Accepted manuscripts become the permanent property of the Acta Medica Philippina and may not be republished without permission from the Editor-in-chief.

These manuscripts are subject to editorial modifications to bring them in conformity with the style of the journal.

Statements or views expressed by an author or authors are not the responsibilities of the editor or publisher.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23377

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	213

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.166

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Benefits of Mainstreaming Herbal Medicine in the Philippine Healthcare System

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Cecilia C.

• Philippine Costs in Oncology (PESO): Describing the Economic Impact of Cancer on Filipino Cancer Patients Using the ASEAN Costs in Oncology Study Dataset

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Corazon A., Hilton Y., Adovich S., Merel L., Irisyl O., Soledad L.

• Psychological and Organizational Factors Impacting Job Satisfaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study on Similar Exposure Groups in Indonesia

  Citation: 12

  Authors:

• Community Health Information and Tracking System (CHITS): Lessons from Eight Years Implementation of a Pioneer Electronic Medical Record System in the Philippines

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Arturo M., Randy G., Patrick G., Abegail Jayne P., Marie-Irene, Abby Dariel F., Jonathan G., Portia H.

• A Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program in the Philippines

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Mercy Ygona, Carmencita, Maria Melanie B., Catherine Lynn T., Eva Maria

• Addressing Primary Care Inequities in Underserved Areas of the Philippines: A Review

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Marianne Joy N., Gabriel R., Ma-Ann M., Ara Karizza G., Frances Karen A., Janvic A., Ma. Esmeralda C., Michael Antonio F., Leonardo R.

• Antiviral Effect of Crude Aqueous Extracts from Ten Philippine Medicinal Plants against Zika Virus

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Fatima Ericka S., Leslie Michelle M., Laarni Grace M., Gielenny M., Jedhan U., Day-Yu

• Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children Online in the Philippines: A review of online news and Articles

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Sandra Concepcion Layla S., Andrew C., Michelle C., Josephine, Hilton Y., Leonardo R., Anna Lena

• A Validation of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in the Medically-Ill

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Ma. Lourdes Rosanna E.

• A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Pio Renato F., Harivelle Charmaine T., Abdel Jeffri A., Jupiter Kelly H.

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