Expert Opinion on Orphan Drugs

metrics 2024

Advancing knowledge in orphan drug development.

Introduction

Expert Opinion on Orphan Drugs is a pivotal academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on the burgeoning field of orphan drugs, which are often essential for treating rare diseases. As an integral source of insights and advancements from 2013 to 2024, this journal aims to bridge the gap between emerging scientific research and clinical application, providing a platform for authors to discuss pharmacological innovations and policy implications. With its ISSN 2167-8707, the journal has established a reputably rigorous editorial process and is indexed in Scopus, showcasing its relevance with ranks in various pharmacology and health policy disciplines. Though currently not an open-access journal, it endeavors to deliver high-quality articles that are vital for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policy makers aiming to navigate the complexities and challenges in the orphan drug landscape. It is categorized in Q4 for Health Policy and Q3 for Pharmacology in recent evaluations, reflecting its accessible yet scholarly contributions to this niche area of medical research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.27
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.00
Citing Half Life9.40
JCI0.14
Total Documents799
WOS Total Citations339
SCIMAGO Total Citations1625
SCIMAGO SELF Citations63
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.86
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.78
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #14/43
Percentile 67.44
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #183/310
Percentile 40.97
Quartile Q3
Pharmacology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #173/272
Percentile 36.40
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 311/354
Percentile 12.30
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 330/354
Percentile 6.78
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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