About
Printed since 1959, the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association (JMSMA) a peer-reviewed, open access, monthly scientific medical journal. JMSMA publishes timely information on matters affecting Mississippi physicians and their patients. JMSMA follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the latest edition of the AMA Manual of Style.
Aims and Scope
The Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association publishes articles on healthcare topics that are relevant to the professional medical community in general and concern medical care of all Mississippians. The Mission of the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association is to serve as the voice, face, and spirit of medicine in Mississippi. The Vision of the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association is to be the most valued resource for advancing a healthier Mississippi.
The Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association publishes peer-reviewed medical articles for its members in print and electronic format, and electronically for the general medical community through a link on MSMA’s website. Articles include original medical and educational research, brief reports, case reports, editorials, medical education and letters to the editor, commentaries, Mississippi Frontline, Physician’s Bookshelf, scientific studies, special articles, systematic reviews, Top 10 Facts You Need to Know, and UpToDate Mississippi Series. MSMA physician members from diverse medical specialties serve on the Publications Committee and Journal Editorial Advisory Board. Manuscripts are reviewed by the Journal Editorial Advisory Board members and outside reviewers with expertise in the field. All reviews are conducted in a double blinded manner.
All articles, editorials, letters, and advertisements published represent the opinions of the authors and advertisers, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or endorsement of the Mississippi State Medical Association or the institution with which the author or product or service is affiliated unless clearly specified. The editorial staff of The Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association reserves the right to make the final decision on all content and advertisements, and takes responsibilities for making corrections, retractions and editorial expressions of concerns.
Mission
To serve as the voice, the face, and the spirit of medicine in Mississippi.
Vision
To be the most valued resource for advancing a healthier Mississippi.
Journal information
- Publication model: Open Access
- Publishing formats: HTML, PDF, print
- Publication frequency: Monthly
- Launch date: 1959
- Peer Review model: Double-blind
Journal statistics
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Average time between submission & first decision:
21 days - Average time between submission & publication:
71 days
Publication fee
There are no submission, publication or printing fees.