Academic Journal
Q1JAMA Network Open
About JAMA Network Open
JAMA Network Open is a scholarly journal published by American Medical Association. SCImago 2025 places it in Q1 with an SJR of 3.507 and an H-index of 178.
Its listed coverage is 2018-2026 and its research categories include Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). The 2025 dataset reports 2484 documents and 54895 citations across the latest three-year reporting window.
JAMA Network Open is a highly respected, peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published by the American Medical Association (AMA). Launched in 2018, it is part of the prestigious JAMA Network, which includes other renowned journals like JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, and JAMA Pediatrics. JAMA Network Open stands out for its commitment to publishing high-quality, transparent, and freely accessible medical research.
What Makes JAMA Network Open Unique?
Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, JAMA Network Open offers free and full access to all its articles, ensuring that vital medical information is available to healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the general public worldwide. This open-access model promotes knowledge sharing and drives advancements in clinical practice, public health, and medical policy.
The journal covers a wide range of topics, including:
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General medicine
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Public health
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Health policy
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Global health
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Behavioral health
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Medical education
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Health equity
Peer-Reviewed, High-Impact Research
JAMA Network Open maintains rigorous peer-review standards. Each article undergoes a thorough evaluation by experts in the field to ensure the validity, accuracy, and relevance of the research. The journal publishes original investigations, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and brief reports.
It also accepts editorials, viewpoints, and research letters, offering a platform for scholarly debate and innovative ideas in medicine and health care.
Global Reach and Influence
Thanks to its open-access format, JAMA Network Open enjoys a global audience, with readers from more than 200 countries. It is indexed in leading databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, which increases the visibility and citation potential of published studies.
Authors benefit from wide dissemination of their research, which can influence clinical guidelines, policy decisions, and future studies. This visibility is particularly important for researchers from low- and middle-income countries who seek to make an international impact.
Commitment to Transparency and Ethics
JAMA Network Open is known for its commitment to research integrity and transparency. It adheres to the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing, including data sharing policies, conflict of interest disclosures, and rigorous reporting guidelines. This enhances trust in the scientific process and helps combat misinformation.
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Aims & Scope
JAMA Network Open is an influential, peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published by the American Medical Association (AMA). Launched in 2018, the journal has quickly gained prominence for its commitment to high-quality, transparent, and accessible research. JAMA Network Open provides a platform for a wide range of studies across various medical disciplines, making it a vital resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare policymakers.
Broad Multidisciplinary Coverage
The scope of JAMA Network Open is extensive and multidisciplinary. It includes original research, clinical trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and brief reports covering areas such as:
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Internal Medicine
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Surgery
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Pediatrics
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Psychiatry
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Cardiology
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Public Health
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Health Policy
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Global Health
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Medical Education
This broad scope allows the journal to address pressing global and local health issues, bridging gaps between clinical practice, research, and policy-making.
Emphasis on Open Access and Transparency
One of the key features that distinguish JAMA Network Open from traditional medical journals is its open-access model. All articles are freely available online, ensuring that healthcare professionals, students, and the public can access cutting-edge medical research without subscription barriers.
The journal also upholds rigorous standards of transparency and reproducibility. It encourages the submission of data and methods to support reproducible science, reinforcing trust in published research.
Peer-Reviewed and High-Impact Content
All submissions to JAMA Network Open undergo a thorough peer-review process to ensure scientific accuracy, methodological soundness, and ethical compliance. Articles are reviewed by experienced professionals in the field, which maintains the high editorial standards set by the JAMA Network.
The journal’s increasing impact factor reflects its growing influence in the scientific community. It serves as a reputable source for citations, guidelines, and clinical recommendations.
Global Perspective and Diversity
JAMA Network Open places a strong emphasis on global health equity. It publishes studies from researchers around the world, especially those addressing health disparities, socioeconomic determinants of health, and emerging health threats.
By promoting geographic and topic diversity, the journal fosters an inclusive platform for medical research and innovation.
Types of Articles Published
JAMA Network Open welcomes various types of content, including:
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Original Investigations
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Brief Reports
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Research Letters
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Systematic Reviews
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Invited Commentaries
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Editorials
Each article type is tailored to effectively communicate research findings and clinical implications to a broad audience.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
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Gregory M. Schrank
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Dan Wang, Shunxian Zhang, Wenyang Zhao, Sheng Chen et al.
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Lisa M. Meeks, Rana Awdish, Christopher J. Moreland
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Ari B. Friedman, Carmen E. Quatman, Elizabeth M. Goldberg
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Ryan Howard, Archana Radhakrishnan, Dina H. Griauzde, Jennifer J. Griggs et al.
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Angela M. Ellison, Katherine Wu, Flynn Jones, Lanelle Quzack et al.
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.32989Health Care Utilization and Equity in Medicare Advantage Compared With Traditional Medicare
Lucy B. Schulson, Laura Hatfield, Alyssa Chen, Timothy S. Anderson et al.
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Joanna Abraham, Katherine J. Holzer, Simon Haroutounian, Bethany Pennington et al.
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Aresha Martinez-Cardoso, Bin Yu, Apurva Nayak, Robert Kaestner et al.
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.31331Heterogeneity of Critical Organ Dysfunction During Late-Onset Bacteremia in Preterm Infants
Star Liu, Ethan Missigman, Faris N. Al Gharaibeh, Woo Yeon Park et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.32792Met and Unmet Breastfeeding Goals Following Full-Term Deliveries
Deanna Nardella, Veronika Shabanova, Mona Sharifi, Sarah N. Taylor et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.32783Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Young Adulthood and Mental Health Outcomes
Samuel J. Mann, Anthony Rodriguez, Eric R. Pedersen, Wendy M. Troxel et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.32514Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Traumatic Brain Injury
Irene Sbaraini Zernini, Chiara Faso, Carla Bittencourt Rynkowski, Kirsten Moller et al.
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Samantha L. Connolly, Rebecca A. Raciborski, Hassen Abdulkerim, Timothy P. Hogan et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.33396Blinatumomab Care Delivery for Pediatric B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Daniel J. Zheng, Katelyn Oranges, Subhash Ramakrishnan, Lingyun Ji et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.32786Reviews
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