Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences: A Step Forward towards an International Journal

Nur Farahin Ghazli1, Norfatiha Che Annual1, Jafri Malin Abdullah2

  • 1Production Editor, Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Insights

The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS), founded in 1986, has been recognized with a listing in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). This achievement marks a significant step for the journal

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Journal Publishing

Background:

  • The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) was established in 1986 by the Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Medicine.
  • Initially named Diagnosa, the journal has undergone significant development over 28 years.

Discussion:

  • MJMS has achieved a listing in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), a Thomson Reuters (TR) initiative.
  • This recognition highlights MJMS as an emerging, high-quality scientific publication.

Key Insights:

  • The journal's inclusion in ESCI signifies its growing impact and quality in medical sciences.
  • This milestone reflects the dedication and progress of the MJMS editorial team.

Outlook:

  • The editorial team aims for MJMS to attain international journal status.
  • Future endeavors will focus on enhancing global visibility and scientific contribution.

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