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journal of the medical library association : jmla

ISSN 1558-9439· EN

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29.0 / 100
Journament Score
Poor
Ranked #24,043 of 29,330 scored journals (33,995 indexed)
98 Articles
Scores higher than 18% of scored journals
050100
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About This Journal

Short Name j med libr assoc
Abbreviated Name j med libr assoc
ISSN 1558-9439
URL http://jmla.mlanet.org/ojs/jmla

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.7 30.3
Accessibility 20.0 18.3
Timeliness 0.0 12.6
Diversity 5.6 27.3
Innovation 70.0 28.9
Community Impact 7.9 9.7
Content Distribution 65.2 88.5
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (98)

2019
Mapping the literature of dental hygiene: an update.
Watwood, Carol L;Dean, Terry;
Vol. 107 , No. 3 , pp. 374-383
465 views DOI Abstract
2019
Exploring PubMed as a reliable resource for scholarly communications services.
Williamson, Peace Ossom;Minter, Christian I J;
Vol. 107 , No. 1 , pp. 16-29
464 views DOI Abstract
2020
Writing centers, libraries, and medical and pharmacy schools.
McGurr, Melanie J;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 84-88
404 views DOI Abstract
2019
Errata for trial publications are not uncommon, are frequently not trivial, and can be challenging to access: a retrospective review.
Farrah, Kelly;Rabb, Danielle;
Vol. 107 , No. 2 , pp. 187-193
404 views DOI Abstract
2018
A systematic approach to searching: an efficient and complete method to develop literature searches.
Bramer, Wichor M;de Jonge, Gerdien B;Rethlefsen, Melissa L;Mast, Frans;Kleijnen, Jos;
Vol. 106 , No. 4 , pp. 531-541
378 views DOI Abstract
2020
Publishing habits and perceptions of open access publishing and public access amongst clinical and research fellows.
O'Hanlon, Robin;McSweeney, Jeanine;Stabler, Samuel;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 47-58
370 views DOI Abstract
2005
recent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in botswana and zimbabwe
;Mokopasetso, M.;Derah, N.
Vol. 23 , No. s , pp. 8-12
365 views Abstract
2020
Library resource sharing and the Medical Library Center of New York.
Gallagher, Patricia E;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 127-130
361 views DOI Abstract
2019
Humor in library instruction: a narrative review with implications for the health sciences.
Azadbakht, Elena;
Vol. 107 , No. 3 , pp. 304-313
353 views DOI Abstract
2007
effets comparés de deux formes d'engrais sur les rendements et la nutrition minérale en zone cotonnière au burkina faso
;Dakuo, D.;Koulibaly, B.;Traoré, O.
Vol. 25 , No. 4 , pp. 200-203
348 views Abstract
2020
A comparison of patient, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) to a new, alternative clinical question framework for search skills, search results, and self-efficacy: a randomized controlled trial.
Kloda, Lorie A;Boruff, Jill T;Cavalcante, Alexandre Soares;
Vol. 108 , No. 2 , pp. 185-194
229 views DOI Abstract
2020
The Scholarship Circle: an introduction to writing for publication for nursing faculty.
Dhakal, Kerry;Tornwall, Joni;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 98-105
242 views DOI Abstract
2020
Writing centers, libraries, and medical and pharmacy schools.
McGurr, Melanie J;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 84-88
404 views DOI Abstract
2020
Publishing habits and perceptions of open access publishing and public access amongst clinical and research fellows.
O'Hanlon, Robin;McSweeney, Jeanine;Stabler, Samuel;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 47-58
370 views DOI Abstract
2020
Library resource sharing and the Medical Library Center of New York.
Gallagher, Patricia E;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 127-130
361 views DOI Abstract
2020
The activist health sciences librarian.
Perry, Gerald Jerry;
Vol. 108 , No. 1 , pp. 5-16
218 views DOI Abstract
2019
"Game on!" Teaching gamification principles for library instruction to health sciences information professionals using interactive, low-tech activities and design-thinking modalities.
Capdarest-Arest, Nicole;Opuda, Eugenia;Stark, Rachel Keiko;
Vol. 107 , No. 4 , pp. 566-571
325 views DOI Abstract
2019
A pilot project to increase health literacy among youth from seasonal farmworker families in rural eastern North Carolina: a qualitative exploration of implementation and impact.
Mendez, Israel M;Pories, Mary Lisa;Cordova, Leah;Malki, Andreina;Wiggins, Melinda F;Lee, Joseph G L;
Vol. 107 , No. 2 , pp. 179-186
344 views DOI Abstract
2019
Exploring PubMed as a reliable resource for scholarly communications services.
Williamson, Peace Ossom;Minter, Christian I J;
Vol. 107 , No. 1 , pp. 16-29
464 views DOI Abstract
2019
Errata for trial publications are not uncommon, are frequently not trivial, and can be challenging to access: a retrospective review.
Farrah, Kelly;Rabb, Danielle;
Vol. 107 , No. 2 , pp. 187-193
404 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
29.0/100 · Poor
Ranked #24,043 of 29,330 scored
(33,995 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

29.0/100

Tier: Poor

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

30.7/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

5.6/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

7.9/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

0.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

65.2/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.