CURRENT DRUG TARGETS

metrics 2024

Advancing the Frontiers of Pharmacological Research

Introduction

CURRENT DRUG TARGETS is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancements in the fields of Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Molecular Medicine, and Pharmacology. Published by Bentham Science Publishers Ltd, this esteemed journal has solidified its position in the academic community with a 2023 Q2 ranking in several categories, highlighting its influence and relevance in drug research and development. With an ISSN of 1389-4501 and E-ISSN 1873-5592, CURRENT DRUG TARGETS facilitates the dissemination of high-quality articles that explore novel therapeutic strategies and drug design principles. Catered to researchers, professionals, and students, the journal has a commitment to advancing knowledge while addressing contemporary challenges in pharmacological sciences. As it converges from 2000 to 2024, CURRENT DRUG TARGETS remains a vital resource in understanding the complexities of drug action and interaction, making it indispensable for anyone pursuing cutting-edge research in related disciplines.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.69
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index119
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.71
Influence0.59
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.43
Total Documents3065
WOS Total Citations6093
SCIMAGO Total Citations29411
SCIMAGO SELF Citations397
Scopus Journal Rank0.69
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.96
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.35

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #112/313
Percentile 64.22
Quartile Q2
Clinical Biochemistry in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #46/117
Percentile 60.68
Quartile Q2
Drug Discovery in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #64/157
Percentile 59.24
Quartile Q2
Molecular Medicine in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #82/178
Percentile 53.93
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 136/354
Percentile 61.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 262/354
Percentile 25.99
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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