Journal History

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original articles in basic medical research, clinical research, and case reports. The journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran. Manuscripts may be submitted in Indonesian or English; however, all articles must meet international scientific standards. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process as well as editorial evaluation before acceptance for publication.

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung was first published in 1967 and received ISSN 0126-074X for its print version. The journal has been available online since 2009 with ISSN 2338-6223, starting from Vol. 41 No. 1 (2009), in accordance with the policy of LIPI. Therefore, publications from March 2009 to December 2014 have been back-issued.

Another milestone for Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB) was achieved in December 2018, when the journal began requiring all submitted manuscripts to be written in English. Authors whose articles are still in Indonesian are encouraged to contact the editorial office for assistance.

Starting in 2024, Majalah Kedokteran Bandung increased its publication capacity to include 12 articles per issue. This adjustment aims to accommodate a broader range of valuable research contributions in basic medical research, clinical research, applied medical sciences, and public health. With this expanded content, MKB continues its commitment to serving as a prominent platform for the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed medical research.

The Editorial Board of Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB) also announces an update to the journal’s Aims and Scope, which will be implemented starting in 2026.

Now, Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB) publishes peer-reviewed research in tropical medicine, infectious diseases, and biomedical sciences, with an emphasis on translational and clinically relevant experimental findings. The journal covers infectious diseases, natural product–based biomedical research, clinical medicine, and public health studies in tropical settings.