JOURNAL OF INFECTION

metrics 2024

Leading the Charge in Infectious Disease Scholarship

Introduction

JOURNAL OF INFECTION is a premier academic publication in the fields of infectious diseases and medical microbiology, published by W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. With a profound impact factor and established since 1979, this journal serves as a crucial resource for researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers seeking to advance knowledge and understanding of infectious processes and their management. The JOURNAL OF INFECTION holds an impressive position in the academic hierarchy as reflected by its Q1 quartile rankings in both Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (medical) for 2023, further underscored by its Scopus rankings: #2 in Medical Microbiology and #5 in Medical Infectious Diseases, placing it in the 98th percentile overall. While the journal does not offer Open Access options, it provides a comprehensive outlet for innovative research, reviews, and clinical insights that drive the field forward. Published from the United Kingdom, it attracts a global readership keen on staying at the forefront of infectious disease research, making it an essential addition to any academic and clinical library.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.67
Journal Impact Factor14.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)12.20
H-Index137
Journal IF Without Self14.30
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.27
Influence3.44
Immediacy Index6.90
Cited Half Life3.80
Citing Half Life3.50
JCI2.81
Total Documents5455
WOS Total Citations13934
SCIMAGO Total Citations62122
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2081
Scopus Journal Rank2.67
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.58
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Microbiology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #2/140
Percentile 98.57
Quartile Q1
Infectious Diseases in Medicine
Rank #5/344
Percentile 98.55
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Rank 3/132
Percentile 98.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Rank 4/132
Percentile 96.97
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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