BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

metrics 2024

Pioneering research for a healthier tomorrow.

Introduction

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies is a leading open-access journal published by BMC in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing the field of complementary and alternative medicine. Since its inception in 2020, this journal has rapidly gained recognition, achieving a prestigious Q1 ranking in the category of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as of 2023, and ranking #18 out of 105 in the Scopus database, placing it in the 83rd percentile among its peers. The journal’s mission is to disseminate high-quality research that contributes to a better understanding of the efficacy, safety, and practical application of complementary therapies. With its open-access model, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies ensures that valuable research findings are freely accessible to researchers, healthcare practitioners, and students alike, fostering collaboration and innovation across disciplines. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and clinical studies, providing a comprehensive platform for the exploration of diverse therapeutic modalities.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.04
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life2.70
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI1.14
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations3887
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 9/43
Percentile 80.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 8/43
Percentile 81.40
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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