Cardiovascular Journal of Africa

metrics 2024

Advancing cardiovascular knowledge across Africa.

Introduction

Welcome to the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, an esteemed publication dedicated to advancing the fields of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. Established in 1994 and published by CLINICS CARDIVE PUBL PTY LTD, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in innovative cardiovascular research and clinical practice within the African context and beyond. With a Q3 ranking in both relevant categories as of 2023, this journal contributes significantly to the growing corpus of medical literature. Although access is non-open, the journal features a diverse array of peer-reviewed articles that explore groundbreaking findings and practical applications in cardiovascular health, fostering knowledge exchange among professionals. Situated in South Africa, the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa is not just a repository of academic research; it is a cornerstone in the fight against cardiovascular diseases, addressing the unique challenges faced by populations across the continent.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.30
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index42
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.23
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.18
Total Documents2093
WOS Total Citations1164
SCIMAGO Total Citations3814
SCIMAGO SELF Citations209
Scopus Journal Rank0.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.64
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.69
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine in Medicine
Rank #280/387
Percentile 27.65
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Rank 187/220
Percentile 15.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Rank 184/220
Percentile 16.36
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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