Answers to common questions about the Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine (AMEM). Each answer points to the page that has the full details.

What is AMEM?

The Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine (AMEM) is a peer-reviewed journal on general and experimental medicine, with a focus on health challenges and clinical research relevant to the Middle East. Its E-ISSN is 3122-3338. It publishes four issues a year (March, June, September and December) from 2026. See About Journal.

Who owns and publishes AMEM?

The journal is owned and published by Novum Press, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its affiliated society is the Saudi Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (SSPEM). The website is hosted by Discover STM Publishing Ltd. See About Publisher.

Is AMEM open access, and under which licence?

Yes. All articles are open access and published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence. See License Information.

Does AMEM charge article processing charges?

Yes. The charge depends on the article type and is set in Saudi riyals, plus applicable tax: SAR 2,450 for Original Articles, Review Articles and Case Series, SAR 1,350 for Case Reports, SAR 750 for Short Communications and SAR 500 for Letters to the Editor. See Article Processing Charges.

When do I pay the article processing charge?

Only after your manuscript has been provisionally accepted. Nothing is payable at submission, during editorial screening or during peer review. Payment does not influence editorial decisions.

Does AMEM offer discounts or waivers?

No. The journal does not offer APC discounts or waivers.

Is there a fee for corrections after publication?

Corrections made during author proofs, before publication, carry no fee. After publication, each approved correction request carries a processing fee of EUR 150.

How does peer review work at AMEM?

The journal uses double-blind peer review. Editors first screen each submission, and suitable manuscripts are sent to experts in the field for review. See Peer Review Policy.

Can I withdraw my manuscript?

Yes, before peer review begins. Once peer review has started, withdrawal is subject to editorial approval. See Guide for Authors.

How do I contact the journal?

Write to the editorial office at contact@annalsmem.com. See Contact Us.