10 peer-reviewed journals in medicine with Q1 ranking free for authors and readers
If you’re an authoring researcher, you know that writing academic medical papers is a matter of rigorous research and gained experience. Therefore, it’s of the absolute essence that the journals you choose to publish your paper in are vetted by professionals and have not only great reputation, but also easy access for the masses. And, If you’re a reader, you need to be sure that the journal you’re sourcing your information from, is peer-reviewed by the recognized experts and does not contain inaccurate information. We are here to help you in any case!
This article presents a selection of some of the best medical journals presented in the Jouroscope™ catalogue that have achieved Q1 ranking by SJR. They are also indexed in leading databases such as Scopus, Web of Science and DOAJ, therefore, all of them are open access. In addition, this selection includes journals without article processing charges and submission fees for authors.
The name of the journal quite aptly suggests the topics under which it publishes research papers such as cell biology, genetics, immunology, protein science and a couple of other related topics as well. Published in Germany, it also talks about up-to-date research highlights and commentaries about research policies of China and other countries.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
Asian spine Journal is the official journal of six reputed spine societies from 6 different countries. It’s published in South Korea and aims to promote the free flow of knowledge among spine surgeons in Asian countries. All manuscripts related to the problems or treatments of the spine are encouraged but it is preferred if they are focused more on Asian people.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
3. Global Health, Science and Practice
A peer-reviewed, online journal published in the United States, whose goal is to improve the medical practice in countries where the per-capita income is low. Global Health and Science, is issued 4 times a year and covers a range of issues of global diseases and health, that impact or support the healthcare of low-income countries. Find the scopes of the journal by clicking on the journal’s name.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
4. European Respiratory Review
European Respiratory Review is published in Switzerland and publishes papers on the various diseases of the respiratory system such as lung cancer, tuberculosis, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension among others. The main kind of articles that the journal accepts are state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence and summaries of the very important research findings on the topics listed before.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
Another journal with an online publication covers all areas of epidemiology and public health. It’s edited in South Korea and publishes original research papers, meanwhile welcomes review articles, meta-analyses, case investigations and applications of new methods and discussions on public health policy as well. Special consideration is provided to the papers written in developing countries.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
6. BioImpacts
This is a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary international journal published in Iran, covering interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary advanced science and technologies towards translational medicine, cell and gene therapy, advanced targeted nanobiosensing and imaging, etc.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
7. Journal of Biomedical Science
The scopes of the Journal of biomedical science include atomic pathology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, neurosciences, pharmacology and a couple of others. It’s published in the United Kingdom and focuses on molecular studies of biomedical problems and molecular mechanisms.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, SHERPA Romeo, DOAJ and Web of Science.
An international peer-reviewed journal edited in the Netherlands, that publishes high-quality articles on molecular bases of human diseases. Special consideration is given to articles that are hypothesis-driven, mechanistic studies relevant to pathogenesis or experimental therapeutics of human diseases such as cancer biology.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
9. Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
A journal published in South Korea is the official English journal of the Korean Orthopedic Association. It serves as the medium of information for interested orthopedic surgeons and students. The subject areas covered in it are epidemiology, regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, robotic surgery and other computer-assisted surgical technology. Creative, informative and useful manuscripts on these topics are welcomed.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
Our last journal on this list is published in the Netherlands 6 times per year on the subjects of clinical and biomedical sciences. It publishes clinical studies, accounts of clinical trials and all other topics that somehow enhance the understanding of the basic mechanisms of biology.
It’s indexed in the SJR, Scopus, DOAJ and Web of Science.
Looking for other journals?
You can make your own list of preferred journals using the Jouroscope™ search tool. To narrow down your search try different available filters, i.e. category (medical journals, in this case), the indexing database, payment and access type, or the quartile ranking between Q1 to Q4. Even if then, you’re still apprehensive about choosing the appropriate journal, try out the country and language filters or keywords.
Good luck!