BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making

metrics 2024

Driving change in healthcare through informed decision-making.

Introduction

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making is a leading journal in the fields of medical informatics and health policy, published by BMC since its inception in 2001. With an impressive impact factor reflecting its status as a Q1 journal in both Computer Science Applications and Health Informatics, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing healthcare through informatics. The journal is committed to disseminating high-quality, peer-reviewed research focused on the innovative use of information technology in healthcare, decision-making processes, and policy formulation. As an Open Access platform, it ensures that findings are widely accessible and can foster collaboration across various disciplines. Positioned at the cutting edge of health informatics, BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making aims to influence practice and inspire new research directions, making it an essential publication for anyone involved in improving health systems worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.74
Influence1.03
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life4.60
Citing Half Life6.10
JCI0.76
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations9744
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)

MEDICAL INFORMATICS
Rank 19/44
Percentile 58.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL INFORMATICS
Rank 21/44
Percentile 52.27
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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