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Acta Medica Philippina

University of the Philippines at Manila · Philippines · Est. 1939

ISSN2094-9278

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total15

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.166

H-Index

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SNIP

0.217

Total Works

2,014

Total Citations

2,713

2yr Mean Citedness

0.36

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on clinical practice guidelines and research relevant to the Philippines. It covers a broad range of health topics including screening for cardiovascular diseases, congenital and developmental disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, hearing disorders, mental health and addiction disorders, infectious diseases, and various cancers. The journal also addresses immunization, prenatal disorders, renal, metabolic, nutritional, and endocrine disorders, as well as noncommunicable diseases and promoting healthy lifestyles. Additionally, it includes research on specific medical cases, antimicrobial resistance, pharmaceutical sciences, medical education, nursing practice, and public health issues like COVID-19 and antibiotic misuse.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionPhilippines

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1939

Annual Volume~ 223 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications2,014

Publisher OrgUniversity of the Philippines Manila

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Submission Info

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Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of the Philippines at Manila

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2094-9278

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Global Maternal and Child HealthHealthcare Systems and ReformsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 and Mental HealthCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Metabolism and Genetic DisordersTelemedicine and Telehealth ImplementationGlobal Public Health Policies and EpidemiologyChild Nutrition and Water Access