Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB)/Bandung Medical Journal publishes peer-reviewed original articles and case reports in basic medical research, clinical research, applied medical science, and public health research. This journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran. Articles are original research that needs to be disseminated and written in English. All submitted manuscripts will go through a double-blind peer review and editorial review before being granted acceptance for publication.

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung was issued for the first time in 1967. MKB received ISSN 0126-074X for its printed version in 2007 and starting from Vol. 41 No. 1, 2009, it has also received the ISSN 2338-6223 for an online version under the policy of BRIN. Therefore, our publication from March 2009 to December 2014 was back-issued.

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB) is accredited (2020-2025) by the National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA) and Managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia with Second Grade (Peringkat 2, Sinta 2) (No. 158/E/KPT/2021).

Abstracted and indexed in: Portal Garuda, IPI, SINTA, Google Scholar, DRJI, EBSCO host, CiteFactor, BASE, Crossref, DOAJ, Web of Science Master List (ESCI), etc. 

This is another milestone for our Journal, Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB). Starting from December 2018, all articles submitted to Majalah Kedokteran Bandung should be in English. If your articles is still in Indonesian. Please do not hesitate to contact us.   

Starting in 2024, Majalah Kedokteran Bandung will increase its publication frequency to include 12 articles per issue. This adjustment aims to enhance the journal's capacity to accommodate a broader range of valuable research contributions in the fields of basic medical research, clinical research, applied medical science, and public health research.

It is our delight to inform you that, since 2021, the MKB has been indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), which is one of the online databases in the Web of Science list. We would like to extend our gratitude for your contributions in our journal that have enabled us to be recognized in the ESCI index.

Announcements

Office Closure Notice for Nyepi (Day of Silence) and Eid al-Fitr 1446 H/2025 M Public Holiday
Dear Esteemed Authors, We wish to inform you that our office will be closed for the Nyepi (Day of Silence) and Eid al-Fitr public holiday from March 28 to April 7, 2025. Nyepi, also known as Day of Silence, is a Balinese holiday held every Isakawarsa ("new year") according to the Balinese calendar. It is a time for self-reflection, quietude, and a deep connection with nature and spirituality. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting and reflection for Muslims worldwide. During this period, all office activities, including author submissions, inquiries, and correspondence, will be temporarily suspended. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we observe these important religious holidays. Normal office operations will resume on April 8, 2025. We will promptly address any pending matters and resume our collaboration with you. Your patience and cooperation are highly valued. We extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful and blessed Eid al-Fitr celebration. May this special time be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minkum Taqabbal Ya Karim. Eid al-Fitr Mubarak! Warm Regards, Editor-in-Chief
Posted: 2025-03-27	More...
Announcement: Important Update on COVID-19 Themed Submissions
Dear Authors and Researchers, We wish to inform you that Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB) is currently not accepting manuscript submissions specifically related to COVID-19.  However, we will consider manuscripts that explore the long-term impacts and studies related to COVID-19 conducted after the pandemic. Submissions that address post-pandemic healthcare challenges, long-term effects, and related themes will be welcome. For more information on the types of submissions we are currently accepting, please refer to our focus and scope. Thank you for your understanding and for considering Majalah Kedokteran Bandung for your research.
Posted: 2024-07-05	More...
MKB Achieves Indexing in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Core Collection (Emerging Sources Citation Index) Since 2020
It is our delight to inform you that, since 2020, the MKB has been indexed in the Emerging Source Citation Index (ESCI) (Q4 JCI; IF=0.1), which is one of the online databases in the Web of Science list. This index has been listed by the Web of Science Clarivate Analytics (previously known as Thomson Reuters) since 2015.
Posted: 2023-01-13	More...