Legal Medicine

metrics 2024

Empowering professionals in legal medicine.

Introduction

Legal Medicine, ISSN 1344-6223, published by ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD, stands as a pivotal academic journal within the realms of forensic medicine and legal ethics. Operating from the Netherlands, this journal has established a strong reputation among researchers and practitioners since its inception in 1999, with the goal of advancing knowledge in the intersection of legal and medical disciplines. With a commendable Q2 categorization in both Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects and Pathology and Forensic Medicine, it ranks among the noteworthy publications in these fields, placing it in the 51st percentile for Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 51st for Nursing-related ethical issues. The journal not only serves as a repository for innovative research and practical case studies but also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in medical legal scenarios. Although it does not offer Open Access options, it remains a crucial resource for professionals, researchers, and students seeking to stay informed about the latest developments that shape legal medicine. Access to its contents promises to enhance understanding and inspire advancements in both forensic science and the ethical frameworks surrounding them.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.49
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.40
H-Index53
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.33
Influence0.34
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.00
Citing Half Life10.20
JCI0.62
Total Documents2190
WOS Total Citations1817
SCIMAGO Total Citations7410
SCIMAGO SELF Citations918
Scopus Journal Rank0.49
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.44
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.62
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.69

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Medicine
Rank #102/208
Percentile 50.96
Quartile Q2
Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #23/46
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, LEGAL
Rank 14/23
Percentile 41.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, LEGAL
Rank 14/23
Percentile 39.13
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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