About
Polymers in Medicine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focused on research and practical applications at the intersection of polymer science and medicine. The journal publishes original research and review articles addressing the development, characterization, and biomedical applications of polymer-based materials in healthcare, pharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical engineering.
The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary research relevant to researchers, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical scientists, materials scientists, and biomedical engineers.
Journal profile
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Journal title: Polymers in Medicine
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Publisher: Wroclaw Medical University
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Country of publication: Poland
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Publication language: English
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ISSN: 0370-0747
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eISSN: 2451-2699
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Publication frequency: Biannual
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Open Access model: Diamond Open Access
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Article processing charges (APCs): None
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Website: https://polimery.umw.edu.pl/en/home
Open Access
Polymers in Medicine is a Diamond Open Access journal. All articles are published with immediate open access.
Readers have free access to all published content, and authors are not charged submission, processing, or publication fees (APC: 0).
Further information is available in the Diamond Open Access section.
Editorial process and peer review
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the journal, compliance with its scope, and adherence to editorial and ethical requirements.
Manuscripts considered suitable for further evaluation undergo peer review by independent experts in the relevant field, in accordance with the journal's peer review policy.
The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific and editorial quality, transparency, research integrity, and publication ethics.
Detailed information on manuscript preparation, peer review, and editorial policies is available in the For Authors, For Reviewers, and Editorial Policies sections.
Publication schedule
The journal is published biannually, with two issues per year.
Articles may also be published online ahead of their assignment to a regular issue.
Current and previous issues are available in the Current Issue and Archive sections.
Editorial contact
For editorial correspondence, manuscript-related enquiries, and general information about the journal, please contact:
Paulina Piątkowska
Managing Editor
Polymers in Medicine
Wroclaw Medical University
paulina.piatkowska@umw.edu.pl
Funding
In 2023–2024, Polymers in Medicine received financial support from the Polish Ministry of Education and Science under the “Development of Scientific Journals” programme, pursuant to agreement No. RCN/SP/0493/2021.
