PAIN MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Advancing the Future of Pain Management

Introduction

PAIN MEDICINE, published by Oxford University Press, is a leading journal in the disciplines of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. With its ISSN 1526-2375 and E-ISSN 1526-4637, this esteemed journal provides a platform for innovative research and clinical advancements in the field of pain management. With an impressive impact factor attributed to its Q1 ranking in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine as well as Q2 in Clinical Neurology for 2023, PAIN MEDICINE ensures high visibility and relevance within the scientific community, noted for its diverse contributions from across the globe. The journal's editorial mission focuses on disseminating significant findings that influence contemporary practices and policies in pain management. Scholars and practitioners are encouraged to engage with this vital resource, which shapes the future of pain medicine from its base at Great Clarendon St, Oxford, England, covering a remarkable timeline from 2000 to 2024.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.88
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.20
H-Index121
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.43
Influence0.97
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life6.90
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI1.05
Total Documents5205
WOS Total Citations9899
SCIMAGO Total Citations34255
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2658
Scopus Journal Rank0.88
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.31
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.55

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in Medicine
Rank #21/136
Percentile 84.56
Quartile Q1
Neurology (clinical) in Medicine
Rank #90/400
Percentile 77.50
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ANESTHESIOLOGY
Rank 14/64
Percentile 78.90
Quartile Q1
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 64/325
Percentile 80.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANESTHESIOLOGY
Rank 13/64
Percentile 79.69
Quartile Q1
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 48/329
Percentile 85.41
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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