Journal Information

This is a Hosted Journal. Knowledge E offers archive hosting on KnE Open for the West Kazakhstan Medical Journal from 21 December 2023 to 2 June 2025 on behalf of the West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University.

For any queries about the journal, please contact wkmj@zkmu.kz

The West Kazakhstan Medical Journal is more than a publication; it’s a platform for the voices of medical researchers, practitioners, and educators. The journal’s vision is to foster collaboration, spark innovation, and drive advances in medicine and healthcare, with a particular focus on global initiatives. It aims to provide a space where ideas flourish, knowledge is shared, and the medical community thrives.

WKMJ holds a Certificate of re-registration (No. 17673-Ж, dated 04.18.2019) issued by the Ministry of Information and Communication of the Republic of Kazakhstan, underscoring its dedication to meeting the highest standards of journalistic integrity and professionalism.

Since its inception in 2004, the journal has remained steadfast in its commitment to advancing medical research, healthcare practices, and knowledge dissemination. With a rich history spanning nearly two decades, WKMJ has evolved into a trusted source of valuable insights in the ever-evolving field of medicine.

The journal has always sought to extend its reach beyond borders, reflecting the global nature of medical research and healthcare. This commitment is reflected in our inclusion in the international database of Ulrich’s International Periodical Directory, the Italian Database of Scientific Publications CINECA, and the Russian Scientific Citation Index (RSCI). These affiliations underscore our status as a truly international platform for medical research.

WKMJ takes immense pride in being included in the list of publications recommended by the Committee for Control of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the publication of the main results of scientific activity. This recognition, as per the commission’s decision of April 15, 2016, highlights our dedication to promoting scientific excellence and innovation.

Copyright and Open Access Policies

This is an Open Access journal. Therefore, all published articles are freely available on the journal website without any charge. 

All of the articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), where authors retain the copyright of their work, and this license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.

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• Journal title
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ISSN

2707-6180 (Print)
2707-6199 (Online)

Journal Office Address

West Kazakhstan Medical Journal, Office 107, Building 70, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Maresyev St, Aktobe 030012, Kazakhstan