Journal of the National Medical Association
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Aims & Scope
Journal of the National Medical Association, the official journal of the National Medical Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to address medical care disparities of persons of African descent. The Journal of the National Medical Association is focused on specialized clinical research activities related to the health problems of African Americans and other minority groups. Special emphasis is placed on the application of medical science to improve the healthcare of underserved populations both in the United States and abroad. The Journal has the following objectives: (1) to expand the base of original peer-reviewed literature and the quality of that research on the topic of minority health; (2) to provide greater dissemination of this research; (3) to offer appropriate and timely recognition of the significant contributions of physicians who serve these populations; and (4) to promote engagement by member and non-member physicians in the overall goals and objectives of the National Medical Association.
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MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of the National Medical Association (acronym: jnma, abbr: J NATL MED ASSOC, ISSN: 0027-9684) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by National Medical Association in United States since 1909. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.804 (Q2), an H-index of 91.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 78 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,244 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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