Perspectives on Medical Education

metrics 2024

Empowering Educators, Transforming Medicine

Introduction

Perspectives on Medical Education, published by UBIQUITY PRESS LTD, serves as a leading platform in the fields of education and medical sciences. With a commendable impact factor and categorized in the prestigious Q1 quartile for both domains in 2023, this journal aims to foster innovative and critical discussions that advance medical education practices. As an Open Access journal since its inception in 2012, it ensures that research findings are disseminated widely, promoting accessibility and collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and educators. Spanning a comprehensive range of topics, from curriculum development to pedagogical strategies in healthcare settings, the journal has established itself as a vital resource for those dedicated to improving medical education. With its strong Scopus ranks—81st in General Medicine and 218th in Education—Perspectives on Medical Education invites contributors who are eager to share their insights and research, ultimately striving to enhance the quality of education within the medical field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.42
Journal Impact Factor4.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.70
H-Index42
Journal IF Without Self4.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.76
Influence1.68
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.28
Total Documents754
WOS Total Citations1956
SCIMAGO Total Citations4184
SCIMAGO SELF Citations215
Scopus Journal Rank1.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.62
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.68
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.72

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #81/636
Percentile 87.26
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #218/1543
Percentile 85.87
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES
Rank 6/85
Percentile 93.50
Quartile Q1
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 17/174
Percentile 90.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES
Rank 17/85
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 26/175
Percentile 85.14
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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