CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

metrics 2024

Fostering Collaboration in Drug Development

Introduction

CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY is a prestigious journal published by Bentham Science Publishers Ltd, dedicated to advancing the field of medicinal chemistry through the dissemination of high-quality research from 2001 to 2024. With an ISSN of 1568-0266 and an E-ISSN of 1873-4294, this journal is recognized for its significant contributions, as evidenced by its Scopus ranking in the 63rd percentile in the category of Drug Discovery, specifically at position #58 out of 157. Currently placed in Quartile 3 within Drug Discovery and Quartile 2 in miscellaneous medicine as of 2023, it serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the latest developments, methodologies, and applications in medicinal chemistry. The journal aims to foster collaboration and innovation by featuring original research articles, reviews, and brief communications that address current and emerging challenges in the discipline. Although it is not an open access platform, the journal's rich content is indispensable for those striving to enhance therapeutic strategies and drug development processes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.55
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index133
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.87
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.54
Total Documents4279
WOS Total Citations8685
SCIMAGO Total Citations41036
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1212
Scopus Journal Rank0.55
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.52
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.69
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.71

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Drug Discovery in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #58/157
Percentile 63.06
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 41/72
Percentile 43.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 50/72
Percentile 30.56
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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