Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

Aims & Scope

The scope of the journal is to publish research that will be of interest to health specialties both in academic and clinical practice.

Original papers, reviews, short communications, and letters to the editor are all welcomed.

Case reports with substantial significance can also be considered for publication.

Most of the content of SJMMS is submitted at the authors' initiative, but most editorials are solicited by the Editors.​

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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
• Preservation 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 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.

• Prevalence, severity, and secular trends of dental caries among various saudi populations: A literature review

  Citation: 73

  Authors: AsimA

• Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the General Population of Saudi Arabia, 2000–2020

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Mu'taman, Mai Abdel Haleem, Waleed, Mohammad, Adi, Khalid, Marwan Rasmi, Arwa

• Vibrio Parahaemolyticus: A Review on Distribution, Pathogenesis, Virulence Determinants and Epidemiology

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Lubna, Nasreldin, Faisal, Mitsuaki

• Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults: A narrative review

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Abdel-Naser, MohsenS

• A Review of Extraintestinal Manifestations and Complications of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Vito

• Prevalence of Psychological Distress Among Undergraduate Students at Jazan University: A Cross-Sectional Study

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Ramzi Mohammed

• Effects of Fear of COVID-19 on Mental Well-Being and Quality of Life among Saudi Adults

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Mohsen, Julia Vajda, Christian U., Hussain, Marcus A.

• Prevalence of Obesity among Children and Adolescents in Saudi Arabia

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Shooq, Raghad, Hamad, Mostafa, Omar, Rasha, Bader, Suliman

• Emotional Intelligence and its Association with Academic Success and Performance in Medical Students

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Sulaiman, Abdulaziz, Mohammed, Abdulrahman, Abdulrahman, Saud, Sajida, Aamir

• Curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica particles as wound-healing agent: An In vivo study

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Fayez, Abdulrahman