BRATISLAVA MEDICAL JOURNAL (Bratisl Med J) - international title

BRATISLAVSKE LEKARSKE LISTY (Bratisl Lek Listy)

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Printed Edition: ISSN 0006-9248

Online edition: ISSN 1336-0345

Publication type: International journal

Publisher: Slovak Academic Press

Bratislava Medical Journal (Bratisl Med J) – is an international journal of medicine and bio-medical sciences. It is published continuously since 1921. The journal is listed in the PubMed/Medline database since its formation.

Bratislava Medical Journal is published simultaneously in both printed and electronic version. The electronic version (full texts – PDF) is located within the university server - www.bmj.sk. At present, 11 volumes of journal are available (1997-2007).

During last year, online journal monitoring has reached on average 600 - 1000 visits per month.

In this international journal, all manuscripts are published only after being reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. There are published manuscripts of authors from Europe, Middle East and India. However, worldwide manuscripts also appear. The journal with an established form and content attracts many interested people. A broad awareness and availability have positive influence on communication between institutes and researchers in the bio-medical field. For the scientists the journal brings the fields of interest and possibly also different opinions.

The editorial board compromises worldwide scientific and clinical researchers. Two thirds of its members (64 % exactly) are foreigners (USA – 7, Japan - 3, Canada – 2, Italy – 2, Great Britain – 1, Belgium – 1, Czech Republic – 1, France – 1, Hungary – 1, Germany – 1, Austria – 1, Russia – 1). One member of the editorial board, Prof. Lauterbur, was awarded the Nobel Prize (2004).

Bratislava Medical Journal is a journal, which reflects the degree and orientation of bio-medical science in Europe since 1921.

Ivan Hulin

(Editor-in-Chief)