Letters in Drug Design & Discovery

metrics 2024

Transforming Ideas into Breakthroughs in Drug Design

Introduction

Letters in Drug Design & Discovery is an esteemed journal dedicated to advancing the fields of Drug Discovery and Molecular Medicine. Published by Bentham Science Publishers, this journal offers a platform for the dissemination of innovative research and advanced methodologies, enhancing collaboration among researchers and professionals in pharmaceutical sciences. Despite its current Q4 ranking in Drug Discovery and Molecular Medicine and Q3 in Pharmaceutical Science for 2023, the journal is committed to improving its presence in the academic community by providing quality, peer-reviewed publications that cover various aspects of drug design and discovery, including novel therapeutic approaches and methodologies. With a focus on both foundational and cutting-edge research from around the globe, Letters in Drug Design & Discovery is pivotal for those seeking to stay abreast of developments in drug development and molecular research. Researchers are encouraged to submit their work, engage with the burgeoning field, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue driven by this journal, which spans the years from 2005 to 2024. While the journal does not currently offer open access, its contributions remain accessible to a wide range of academic and professional audiences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.22
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.12
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life5.60
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.30
Total Documents2300
WOS Total Citations1258
SCIMAGO Total Citations5738
SCIMAGO SELF Citations685
Scopus Journal Rank0.22
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.23
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.09
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.06

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmaceutical Science in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #107/183
Percentile 41.53
Quartile Q3
Drug Discovery in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #125/157
Percentile 20.38
Quartile Q4
Molecular Medicine in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #154/178
Percentile 13.48
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 66/72
Percentile 9.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 66/72
Percentile 8.33
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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