Impact Factor
2.51
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.27
94 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
53.6%
45 of 84
Total citations
94
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.16
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.0%
0 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Malawi
223
Nigeria
76
Turkey
61
United States
53
United Kingdom
43
Citing Fields of Research
Healthcare Policy
72
Obstetrics/Gynecology
42
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
39
HIV
33
Patient Care
30
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
804
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
84
45 cited publications
Last 12 months
43
10.8 publications/month
Open access share
55.8%
24 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Malawi
223 citing publications
Leading citing field
Healthcare Policy
72 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
28 April 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v20n1, Mar. 2008-
v13n3, Sept. 2001-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Biomedical Physics
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Lung Cancer
Musculoskeletal Disorders
HIV
Cardiology
Psychiatry
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Medical Association of Malawi
Broad Categories
Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Cardiology
Urology
Virology
Biomedical Physics
HIV
Nutrition & Dietetics
MeSH Descriptors
Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.5
Open DOI
Ketamine-based sedation among young infants during MRI at Mzuzu Central Hospital: initial experience in a resource-limited setting in Malawi
BackgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in young infants requires effective immobilization to ensure diagnostic image quality. Although non-pharmacological approaches such as the feed-and-swaddle technique are widely recommended, they...
02
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.6
Open DOI
Use of mathematical modelling to estimate the impact of interventions and risk factors on cardiovascular diseases in Africa: A scoping review
BackgroundAchieving health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa is increasingly threatened by the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), exacerbated by limited healthcare infrastructure and constrained resource...
03
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.2
Open DOI
Frequency, perceived effect and coping strategies for frotteurism among nursing students at a university in Enugu, Nigeria: A cross-sectional descriptive survey
BackgroundFrotteurism has been regarded as just a nuisance crime but studies have shown that victims experience months of distress and feelings of violation and disgust. As nursing undergraduates navigate from their residence to their po...
04
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.3
Open DOI
Utility of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cellular composition in the differential diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A preliminary study
BackgroundIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease with poor prognosis. Its early diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific clinical features and overlap with infectious pulmonary diseases...
05
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.1
Open DOI
Key factors influencing intention to use Digital Health Systems among healthcare workers in Malawi
IntroductionDigital Health systems (DHS) have the potential to strengthen healthcare delivery, yet their adoption remains limited in many low- and middle-income countries. Despite progress in digital health implementation, Malawi continu...
06
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.8
Open DOI
Training non-neurologist healthcare professionals in the recognition and management of movement disorders in Malawi
BackgroundMany patients with neurological disorders in Malawi are seen by non-neurologist healthcare professionals due to the low number of neurologists available in the country. Movement disorders are a growing concern at neurology clin...
07
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.4
Open DOI
Diagnostic value of cervical vascular ultrasound combined with CT angiography in carotid artery plaque in patients with cerebral infarction
ObjectiveTo clarify diagnostic value of cervical vascular ultrasound (CVUS) combined with CT angiography (CTA) in carotid artery plaque in patients with cerebral infarction.MethodsA total of 110 patients with cerebral infarction upon adm...
08
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.9
Open DOI
Ode for Robin Broadhead — A.K.A. Chimutu
09
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v38i1.7
Open DOI
Conflict of interest vs conflict of incentives: rethinking dual practice in light of Malawi’s Presidential Executive Order No. 1 of 2026
BackgroundDual practice—where health professionals simultaneously participate in public and private healthcare markets—is common in many health systems but presents complex governance challenges. In 2026, the Government of Malawi issued ...
10
DOI 10.4314/mmj.v37i5.10
Open DOI
Role and mechanism of PCBP1-AS1 in Hodgkin lymphoma for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.