LABORATORY MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Shaping the future of biochemistry through rigorous scholarship.

Introduction

LABORATORY MEDICINE, published by Oxford University Press, is a pivotal journal in the fields of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry, officially indexed under ISSN 0007-5027 and E-ISSN 1943-7730. Since its inception in 1973, it has provided a vital platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, facilitating scholarly communication and innovation in laboratory diagnostics and biochemistry practices. The journal is classified in the Q3 quartile for medical biochemistry and Q4 for clinical biochemistry, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the scientific community's understanding of laboratory science. With its quarterly publications and rigorous peer-review process, LABORATORY MEDICINE serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, offering insights into the latest developments and methodologies in the field. As a part of a rapidly evolving discipline, the journal is not only dedicated to publishing original research but also aims to present reviews, case studies, and expert opinions that contribute to the advancement of laboratory medicine. In a global context, it emerges as a significant player, prioritizing accessibility, though currently maintaining a subscription-based model, facilitating informed research and clinical application.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.24
Influence0.26
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.30
Citing Half Life7.50
JCI0.48
Total Documents3004
WOS Total Citations1429
SCIMAGO Total Citations3319
SCIMAGO SELF Citations198
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.04
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Biochemistry (medical) in Medicine
Rank #44/72
Percentile 38.89
Quartile Q3
Clinical Biochemistry in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #93/117
Percentile 20.51
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Rank 26/30
Percentile 15.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Rank 22/30
Percentile 26.67
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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