INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Leading the Way in Forensic Insights and Legal Studies

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE, published by SPRINGER, stands at the forefront of research in the fields of legal medicine, pathology, and forensic science. With an ISSN of 0937-9827 and an E-ISSN of 1437-1596, this esteemed journal has successfully maintained its reputation as a leading publication since its inception in 1990, providing a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and case studies. The journal is recognized as a Q1 category publication in the 2023 Pathology and Forensic Medicine quartiles, ranking #44 out of 208 in its category on Scopus, reflecting its significant contribution to the academic community—demonstrated by its impressive 79th percentile. While the journal operates under a traditional subscription model, it is committed to enhancing access to critical insights in legal medicine. The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE invites researchers, professionals, and students to explore its manuscripts that shed light on the intersection of law and medicine, thus pushing the boundaries of what is known in these vital fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.89
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index95
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.16
Influence0.53
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life6.60
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI1.26
Total Documents3457
WOS Total Citations6030
SCIMAGO Total Citations24533
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5082
Scopus Journal Rank0.89
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.83
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.76
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.73

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Medicine
Rank #44/208
Percentile 78.85
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, LEGAL
Rank 4/23
Percentile 84.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, LEGAL
Rank 4/23
Percentile 82.61
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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