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Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences

University of Kirkuk, College of Medicine, Kirkuk, Iraq Β· Iraq Β· Est. 2013

ISSN2790-0207eISSN2790-0215
SJR Q4βœ“ Scopus / SJRβœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† DOAJ-listed52
βœ“ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates β€” we never estimate
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—
SJR Scorei
0.124
H-Indexi
3
CiteScore
ViewΒ β†—
Scopus metric Β· on the journal’s page
Total Worksi
239
Total Citationsi
85
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.15
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences is a biannual, peer-reviewed scientific journal that covers a wide range of medical sciences. It aims to serve as an international, open-access platform for researchers, scientists, clinicians, and the public sector, fostering the advancement of knowledge and practice in medicine. The journal prioritizes submissions that contribute to the improvement of medical practice. The subjects suitable for publication in the journal encompass various areas, including: 1. Basic medical sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Physics, Histology, Embryology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Biology, and medical chemistry. 2. Clinical medical sciences: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Hematology, Dermatology, Community, Family Medicine, Medical Education, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Radiology, ENT, Urology, Plastic, and Pediatric Surgery. By offering a diverse range of articles, original research, and case reports, the journal strives to facilitate the dissemination of valuable information and contribute to the advancement of medical practice.

General Information

Country / RegionIraq
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2013
FrequencySemiannual
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications239
OA Since2018
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes
πŸ“¦ Long-term Preservation
digital archiving

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 Β· 83%
βœ…
Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Kirkuk, College of Medicine, Kirkuk, Iraq
βœ…
Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2790-0207 / 2790-0215
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
βœ…
Long-term digital preservation?
digital archiving
βœ…
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
βœ…
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
βœ…
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
12
6
2013
17
11
2020
118
44
2021
18
11
2022
20
10
2023
19
5
2024
27
4
2025
9
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Internal MedicineQ4
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4
Obstetrics and GynecologyQ4
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ4
SurgeryQ4

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Health and Well-being StudiesPregnancy and preeclampsia studiesLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersBone fractures and treatmentsDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesInnovations in Medical Education

Frequently asked questions about Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences

Is Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences?

Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.124.

Is Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences?

The Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences is a biannual, peer-reviewed scientific journal that covers a wide range of medical sciences. It aims to serve as an international, open-access platform for researchers, scientists, clinicians, and the public sector, fostering the advancement of knowledge and practice in medicine. The journal prioritizes submissions that contribute to the improvement of medical practice. The subjects suitable for publication in the journal encompass various areas, including: 1. Basic medical sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Physics, Histology, Embryolo

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref