Modernizing scholarly practice: policy changes and impact at the Archive of Clinical Medicine

Background: The Archive of Clinical Medicine has recently undertaken a series of strategic changes aimed at enhancing its quality, visibility, and adherence to international standards for publishing. Objectives: This editorial outlines initiatives implemented from August to November 2025 and evaluates their initial effects on the journal’s profile and readership. Key Initiatives: The journal introduced a redesigned website and updated visual identity, expanded indexing in databases such as DOAJ and Ulrichsweb, adopted DORA and COPE guidelines, and implemented an «Online First» publication model to accelerate research dissemination. The Aim and Scope were revised to encourage interdisciplinary submissions, and the Editorial Board was renewed to ensure broad expertise and global representation. Results: These reforms coincided with increased reader engagement, as reflected in higher abstract views during the reporting period. Conclusions: The recent changes demonstrate the journal’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and scholarly excellence, laying a solid foundation for continued growth and positioning the Archive of Clinical Medicine as a dynamic platform for clinical and health sciences research. Keywords: medical scientific journal, journal transformation, editorial policy, publication trends, reader engagement, academic publishing, open access