Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, fully online journal that is published at least six times a year.

The journal’s scope encompasses all aspects of medical sciences including biomedical, allied health, clinical and social sciences.

We accept high quality papers from basic to translational research especially from low & middle income countries, as classified by the United Nations & World Bank (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/ articles/906519), with the aim that published research will benefit back the bottom billion population from these countries.

Manuscripts submitted from developed or high income countries to MJMS must contain data and information that will benefit the socio-health and bio-medical sciences of these low and middle income countries.

The MJMS editorial board consists of internationally regarded clinicians and scientists from low and middle income countries.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
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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.

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.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

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

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 200.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Sample Size Calculation in Animal Studies Using Resource Equation Approach

  Citation: 534

  Authors: Wan Mohd Zahiruddin

• A Review on Sample Size Determination for Cronbach’s Alpha Test: A Simple Guide for Researchers

  Citation: 514

  Authors: Mohamad Adam, Evi Diana, Nur Akmal

• Sample Size Guidelines for Logistic Regression from Observational Studies with Large Population: Emphasis on the Accuracy Between Statistics and Parameters Based on Real Life Clinical Data

  Citation: 473

  Authors: Mohamad Adam, Nadiah, Tg Mohd Ikhwan, Lim

• The Mechanism of Bacteroides fragilis Toxin Contributes to Colon Cancer Formation

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Wai Teng, Haresh Kumar, Fabian

• Determinants of Household Catastrophic Health Expenditure: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Meram, April Camilla, Tin Tin

• A Step-by-Step Process on Sample Size Determination for Medical Research

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Mohamad Adam

• Provision of Prosthetic Services Following Lower Limb Amputation in Malaysia

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Nooranida, Hasif Rafidee, Muhammad Hafiz, Al Hafiz, Wan Afezah, Roslizawati

• Dietary Habits and Lifestyle Practices among University Students in Universiti Brunei Darussalam

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Tok, Siti Rohaiza, David Koh

• A Review of Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec (SCCmec) Types in Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci (CoNS) Species

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Huda, Azmiza Syawani, Tengku Zetty Maztura, Rosni

• Stressors and Coping Strategies during Clinical Practice among Diploma Nursing Students

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Rusnani, Mohd Zarawi