About the Journal
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA)
p-ISSN: 0126-2092
e-ISSN: 2442-5230
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) is a distinguished open-access journal published by the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Andalas, dedicated to advancing the fields of medical science, public health, and medical specialties. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, MKA aims to foster innovation and collaboration across various branches of medicine, including basic science, clinical practices, and emerging sub-specialties.
The journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the academic community’s understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of medical research. Emphasizing rigorous scholarly standards, MKA ensures a double-blind peer-review process, guaranteeing unbiased evaluation and maintaining the integrity of its published content. The journal is committed to providing an inclusive platform for diverse voices in the medical field, ensuring that all manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit, without regard to the authors’ nationality, ethnicity, or institutional affiliation.
As an open-access publication, MKA ensures that its content is freely available to the global research community, promoting wide dissemination of knowledge and encouraging collaboration. Authors retain full copyright of their work, with all published articles licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing for unrestricted use and adaptation, with appropriate attribution.
By publishing four issues annually—covering a wide array of topics from fundamental medical science to public health challenges—MKA serves as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers striving to improve healthcare systems worldwide. The journal adheres to the highest ethical publishing standards, supported by clear and transparent policies in line with COPE, ICMJE, and WAME guidelines.
With its commitment to excellence, transparency, and global accessibility, Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) continues to be a pivotal journal for advancing medical knowledge and fostering innovation in healthcare research.
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Journal History
Majalah Kedokteran Andalas has been published in print version since 1974 by the Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University. Since 2016, MKA has been published online.
In 2017, there is a slight change in publishing's schedule. MKA will be published every January, April, July, and October.
Since Volume 41 Number 2, MKA used a new DOI prefix (10.25077).
