ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA

metrics 2024

Advancing Pharmacological Frontiers

Introduction

ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA is a premier journal in the field of pharmacology, published by the esteemed Nature Publishing Group. With a strong history since its inception in 1980, this journal is recognized for its impactful contributions to the fields of medicine and pharmacology, consistently securing a Q1 ranking in multiple relevant categories, including Pharmacology (Medical). Drawing on a robust international readership, it ranks impressively at #8 out of 272 in the specialty of Medical Pharmacology, placing it in the top 97th percentile according to Scopus data. Although currently not an open-access publication, ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA remains a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to advance their understanding of pharmacological sciences. Its commitment to disseminating high-quality research underscores its significance in fostering innovation and exploration in the medical landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.88
Journal Impact Factor6.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.60
H-Index117
Journal IF Without Self6.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.85
Influence1.47
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life5.80
Citing Half Life6.10
JCI1.43
Total Documents5049
WOS Total Citations15928
SCIMAGO Total Citations41543
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1911
Scopus Journal Rank1.88
Cites / Document (2 Years)7.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmacology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #8/272
Percentile 97.06
Quartile Q1
Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #15/313
Percentile 95.21
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 47/230
Percentile 79.80
Quartile Q1
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 15/354
Percentile 95.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 34/231
Percentile 85.28
Quartile Q1
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 28/354
Percentile 92.09
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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