Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that aims to advance the practice and research knowledgebase of health sciences librarianship.

JMLA welcomes the submission of any original manuscript that seeks to improve the practice of health sciences librarianship, to improve the provision of information in health or biological sciences, or to articulate important developments and history of the profession and related fields.

The JMLA also welcomes manuscripts that extend the knowledgebase through research in the organization, delivery, use, and impact of information on health care, biomedical research, and health professionals’ education.

Manuscripts are reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that they have not been published, submitted, or accepted for publication elsewhere.

General availability or mass distribution in an online format is considered publication.

Presentation of a paper at a conference or inclusion of a preliminary report in published proceedings is not considered prior publication provided that the submitted manuscript is substantially more complete than the initial report and any duplicative material is kept to a minimum.

Specific cases should be referred to the editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 5.1

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 2900

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 879

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.348

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 76

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.


APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
5.1
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.348
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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