CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

metrics 2024

Pioneering the Future of Medicinal Chemistry.

Introduction

Current Medicinal Chemistry is a leading journal published by Bentham Science Publishers Ltd, known for its rigorous focus on the multifaceted realm of medicinal chemistry. With an ISSN of 0929-8673 and E-ISSN 1875-533X, the journal plays a crucial role in disseminating high-quality research findings that bridge the gap between chemistry and health sciences. Operating from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, it has been a prominent scholarly resource since its inception in 1994, and is expected to continue until 2024. Current Medicinal Chemistry has earned its place in the academic community with an impressive impact factor and categorization in Q1 and Q2 quartiles across various disciplines, including Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, and Pharmacology, highlighting its substantial contribution to these fields. Notably, it ranks 24th in Organic Chemistry and is within the 88th percentile, underscoring its appeal to researchers, professionals, and students alike who are keen on exploring cutting-edge advancements in drug design and development. Although it is not an open-access journal, it provides vital content that informs and inspires innovation in medicinal chemistry, appealing to a global audience committed to enhancing human health through scientific discovery.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.76
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index202
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.25
Influence0.71
Immediacy Index2.10
Cited Half Life9.10
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI0.58
Total Documents6905
WOS Total Citations20286
SCIMAGO Total Citations86307
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1915
Scopus Journal Rank0.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.54
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.71
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.96

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Organic Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #24/211
Percentile 88.63
Quartile Q1
Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #56/313
Percentile 82.11
Quartile Q1
Drug Discovery in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #31/157
Percentile 80.25
Quartile Q1
Biochemistry in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #86/438
Percentile 80.37
Quartile Q1
Molecular Medicine in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #48/178
Percentile 73.03
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 134/313
Percentile 57.30
Quartile Q2
CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 32/72
Percentile 56.30
Quartile Q2
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 100/354
Percentile 71.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 190/313
Percentile 39.30
Quartile Q3
CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 48/72
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 207/354
Percentile 41.53
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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