The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) (ISSN: 2226-3403) is an international peer-reviewed, online open-access student-led biomedical journal of the Asian Medical Students’ Association-International (AMSA International). It is published biannually and listed in ICMJE, member of the CrossRef, and indexed in Ulrichsweb, Google Scholar, ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources) Indexing, Gale Cengage, BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine), and Genamics Journal Seek. Its vision is to foster student-led research in regions of Asia, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.

Research and Scientific writing by medical students is being increasingly acknowledged all over the world. AMSA International with its vision of Knowledge, Action and Friendship, wants to encourage all forms of research and creative work from medical students. JAMSA is a platform for young and budding researchers from Asia-Pacific and beyond who are just beginning their careers in the medical and scientific fields.

 

Scope

The main objective of JAMSA is to serve as a portal by documenting the research activities. We encourage all forms of scientific writing including Original Research articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, feature articles, letters to the editor etc. If you are interested in submitting your research article please go through the Author Guidelines and Submission Guidelines under the Submission section of our website.

The journal accepts scientific articles authored by medical students including but not limited to the member countries of AMSA International. Scientific articles related to all the disciplines of medicine, public health or health care management and those articles having impact on health in any form will be accepted. However, the editorial board reserves the right to deny publication of any article if it deems so. One of our priorities is to keep the article processing time to a minimum. Our online submission and article processing system has been tailored to fulfill this objective. Preference will be given to original articles with structured methodology.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at j-amsa@amsa-international.org or contact any of the editors at the email addresses provided in the website.

ISCOMS 2025 Opens with Exciting JAMSA Collaboration: Amplifying Student Research on a Global Stage

2025-01-15

We are delighted to announce that the 32nd edition of the International Student Congress Of (bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS), scheduled from June 2 to 5, 2025, at the University Medical Center Groningen, will feature a significant collaboration with the Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association (JAMSA). This partnership will provide ISCOMS participants with an esteemed platform to publish their research, furthering our shared commitment to promoting student-led biomedical research and international academic exchange.

JAMSA, the official journal of the Asian Medical Students' Association-International (AMSA International), is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to showcasing the work of medical students across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Through this collaboration, selected abstracts and research presented at ISCOMS 2025 will have the opportunity to be published in JAMSA, amplifying the reach and impact of student research contributions.

We believe this collaboration will enhance the academic experience of ISCOMS participants, providing them with valuable opportunities for publication and contributing to the advancement of global healthcare.

For more information about ISCOMS 2025 and abstract submission guidelines, please visit iscoms.com

We look forward to your participation in this exciting collaboration.

[New Release] JAMSA Publication House Guideline and Sponsorship Prospectus 2024

2024-05-10

The Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association (JAMSA) is excited to announce two new initiatives that expand our reach and impact: the JAMSA Sponsorship Prospectus 2024 and the JAMSA Publication House Guideline 2024.

The Sponsorship Prospectus 2024 outlines opportunities for organizations to partner with our esteemed student-led biomedical journal through sponsorship. By sponsoring JAMSA, partners gain visibility, access to future medical professionals, and the chance to support student research.

Additionally, the Publication House Guideline 2024 opens JAMSA to serving as a publication outlet for conferences and groups looking to publish collections of abstracts. This allows us to further disseminate valuable findings to a global audience.

Both documents demonstrate our commitment to fostering medical education and research among students worldwide. We invite potential sponsors, conferences, and collaborators to explore these new offerings.

Access the Prospectus and Guideline at our Internal Document page. Join us in taking JAMSA to new heights!

Call for Submission JAMSA Volume 12

2024-02-20

If you are an aspiring physician-scientist who wants to share your scientific work with the world, we have good news for you! The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) is now inviting submissions for its Volume 12. JAMSA is an international, peer-reviewed, online open-access, student-led biomedical journal that aims to revolutionize student research in Asia Pacific and beyond. It offers various benefits for publishing with us, such as:

  • International readership
  • Free of charge
  • Rigorous review process
  • Inclusive submission
  • Wide-ranging topics
  • Flexible submission

You can submit original research, review articles, meta-analyses, case reports, commentaries, perspectives, or letters to the editor. To submit your articles, visit https://jamsa.amsa-international.org and follow the stepwise guide. For any queries, write to j-amsa@amsa-international.org. We look forward to receiving your articles. 

Thank you and Viva AMSA!

[IMPORTANT] Late-Breaking Call for Paper for J-AMSA's 2020 Issue

2020-04-17

Greetings! 

Along with this letter, we would like to announce that Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association will stop receiving submissions from 30 April 2020, as to focus on the submitted papers in order to publish the next issue within the allocated time. 

After 30 April 2020, the authors can still submit the paper through the system; however, we cannot guarantee fast response on papers submitted as the whole editorial board will be occupied with reviewing and editing the submitted papers for the next issue.

Thank youfor your attention and understanding

 

Best wishes,

Gilbert Lazarus

Chief Editor, Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association (J-AMSA) Asian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) International 2019/2020 E-mail: office.j-amsa@amsa-international.org

2020: New Year, New Us

2020-01-01

2019 has been a great year. For a greater year ahead, we come up with a newer and friendlier interface. Currently, we are restructuring the web for better interfaces. Should you have any problem accessing the webpage, please do not hesitate to contact us on: office.j-amsa@amsa-international.org

 

Stay tuned for further updates!

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Call for Applicants for Peer Reviewers

2014-07-28

J-AMSA is currently looking for peer reviewers. Peer reviewers are experts in their fields who wish to review submissions submitted to J-AMSA.

Should you be interested in this position. Please send your application with the following requirements:

  1. Subject: Application for Peer Reviewers_Your Name
  2. Motivation Letter, stating why you would be a reviewer in J-AMSA, along with what you wish to provide and hope we can provide 
  3. Curriculum Vitae, emphasizing your expertise and publication records
  4. Send your application to j-amsa@amsa-international.org

For further queries, please contact office.j-amsa@amsa-international.org

EAMSC 2025 Abstract Book

The 46th East Asian Medical Students’ Conference (EAMSC) will be held in Egypt from January 15th to 19th, 2025, with the theme of “Climate Change, Global Warming, and Human Health: Impacts, Vulnerability, and Public Health.” This theme is particularly relevant in today’s world, as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and severe. The conference aims to address the pressing issue of global warming, driven by rising greenhouse gas concentrations, and its significant impacts on human health.

Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern; it is a growing health crisis. The conference will delve into how rising temperatures, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events are affecting human health across the globe. This includes the rise of heat-related illnesses, the spread of vector-borne diseases to new regions, deteriorating air quality leading to respiratory issues, increased water scarcity and waterborne diseases, and food insecurity and malnutrition. These issues are particularly acute in vulnerable populations, but they pose a threat to everyone. 

Drawing on Egypt's unique position at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the conference seeks to foster international collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. EAMSC 2025 will serve as a platform for medical students to examine responses to climate change at personal, local, national, and global levels. It will also explore the morbidity, mortality, public health impacts, and mental health repercussions associated with climate change. By prioritizing  medical practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to address these challenges. Through these articulated objectives, EAMSC 2025 endeavors to raise awareness, deliberate on pertinent issues, and explore viable solutions, preparing future medical practitioners to confront the health impacts of climate change and work towards a sustainable and healthier future for all

 

Published: 2025-11-19

Developing A Balanced Gut Microbiota For Childhood Obesity Prevention: Systematic Review

Khaliun Soyolbayar, Enkhjin Altangagnuur, Zaya Battur, Bat-Undral Bat-Erdene, Nomin-Erdene Erdenetsogt, Uyanga Ganzorig, Nasantogtokh Erdenebileg

Developments of Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Neurological Diseases Associated with Lithium Battery Disposal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alfie Zeyu Guan, Harley Sitou, Wesley Pau, Ellie Nga In Vong, Agnes Chi Tong Ng, Betty Tian Yi Wang

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Optimal Mortality Temperature Over 10 Years: Results of a Multi-City Study in Iran

Omid Aboubakri, Shiva Mohammed Aminzadeh, Afshin Maleki, Reza Rezaee, Guoxing Li, Kazem Godini, Mahdi Safari

Developments of Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Neurological Diseases Associated with Lithium Battery Disposal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alfie Zeyu Guan, Harley Sitou, Wesley Pau, Agnes Chi Tong Ng, Ellie Nga In Vong, Betty Tian Yi Wang

Rinse to Relief: Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy of Saline Irrigation to Improve Nasal Symptoms in Children with Allergic Rhinitis

William Matthew, Tradygta Chantya Raissa Natanggi, Clara Inggrid Rouli Tambunan, Josh Nathaniel Jowono

Assessing the Knowledge, Approach, and Practices on Climate Change and Water-Borne Diseases Among the Youth (Adolescents)

Munkhzaya Ayurgyana , Amarjargal Gansukh , Barker, Munkhjin Jargalsaikhan, Delgersaikhan Enkhbaatar, Uelun Amaraa, Munkh-Ujin Gantumur

Years of Life Lost Attributable to Estimated Air Particle Matter2.5 Using High-Resolution Satellite Data In a Region of Iran

Reza Rezaee, Artin Rahimi, Omid Aboubakri, Afshin Maleki, Guoxing Li, Kazem Godini, Mahdi Safari

Piecing Together Hope: The Sustainability Puzzle

YUN-HSI LIN, WEI-WEI HSU, Winnie Hsu, SHIH-KAI LAN

It Starts With Us

Alyaa Nur Ghaisani Gumulyo, Charity Natania Prasetyo, Muhammad Rizqi Fadillah, Elizabeth Charissa Atmawidjaja, Ratu Rizka Apriyani

Change

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The Power Plant

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