MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

metrics 2024

Advancing the Science of Drug Action

Introduction

MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY, published by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, is an influential peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the field of pharmacology through comprehensive research on molecular mechanisms of drug action. With an impressive historic convergence from 1965 to 2024, this journal plays a pivotal role in disseminating high-quality research, showcasing significant findings that impact both clinical and experimental pharmacology. Notably, it holds a distinguished Q1 ranking in Pharmacology and a Q2 ranking in Molecular Medicine as of 2023, reflecting its prominence in the academic community. Researchers and practitioners engaged in pharmacological studies will benefit from the journal’s focus on new therapeutic strategies, drug development, and the molecular basis of drug action. While MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY is not an open-access journal, it offers a wealth of knowledge behind a subscription model, ensuring that contributors and readers maintain a high standard of academic rigor. Address all inquiries to the editorial office located at 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3995, United States.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.04
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.50
H-Index210
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.91
Influence1.00
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life15.90
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.87
Total Documents5973
WOS Total Citations13017
SCIMAGO Total Citations98816
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4018
Scopus Journal Rank1.04
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.60
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.90
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #87/313
Percentile 72.20
Quartile Q2
Molecular Medicine in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #62/178
Percentile 65.17
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 124/354
Percentile 65.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 109/354
Percentile 69.21
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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