COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Innovating Solutions at the Intersection of Biology and Medicine

Introduction

COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE is a prestigious academic journal published by Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, dedicated to advancing the fields of Computer Science Applications and Health Informatics. With an impressive impact factor and ranking within the Q1 quartile for both categories, this journal plays a crucial role in disseminating high-quality research findings that influence cutting-edge developments at the intersection of computing and healthcare. Covering a broad range of topics from computational biology to medical informatics, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students striving to harness technology for medical advancements. The journal has been publishing since 1970 and continues to evolve, incorporating the latest trends and innovations in the field, thereby ensuring that it remains a key contributor to scientific inquiry and knowledge. With accessible content and a global reach, COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE invites submissions that elevate the understanding and application of computational methods in biological and medical contexts.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.48
Journal Impact Factor7.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.70
H-Index125
Journal IF Without Self7.00
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor6.92
Influence1.25
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life2.70
Citing Half Life4.90
JCI1.80
Total Documents6645
WOS Total Citations26685
SCIMAGO Total Citations64229
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4233
Scopus Journal Rank1.48
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.40
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.76
Cites / Document (4 Years)8.53

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #71/817
Percentile 91.31
Quartile Q1
Health Informatics in Medicine
Rank #15/138
Percentile 89.13
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 7/109
Percentile 94.00
Quartile Q1
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
Rank 18/169
Percentile 89.60
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 16/122
Percentile 87.30
Quartile Q1
MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Rank 2/65
Percentile 97.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 8/109
Percentile 92.66
Quartile Q1
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
Rank 15/169
Percentile 91.12
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 9/122
Percentile 92.62
Quartile Q1
MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Rank 5/65
Percentile 92.31
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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