Physica Medica-European Journal of Medical Physics

metrics 2024

Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Medicine

Introduction

Physica Medica - European Journal of Medical Physics is a premier peer-reviewed journal published by ELSEVIER SCI LTD, dedicated to advancing the field of medical physics. Established in 1989 and serving as a critical platform for innovative research, this journal covers a broad spectrum of topics within biophysics, radiology, and imaging sciences, consistently ranked in the Q1 category across these disciplines. With an impressive impact factor that highlights its influence within the scientific community—ranking 52/333 in Radiology, 42/243 in Physics and Astronomy, and 35/152 in Biochemistry—the journal is a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students aiming to contribute to the technological and methodological advancements in medical physics. Physica Medica is committed to fostering open dialogue and collaboration within the global medical physics community, although it currently does not offer open access options. The journal's extensive citation history and ongoing relevance underscore its importance in the continuous evolution of medical science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.94
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index64
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.61
Influence0.68
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life4.00
Citing Half Life6.80
JCI0.94
Total Documents3024
WOS Total Citations5690
SCIMAGO Total Citations18497
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3170
Scopus Journal Rank0.94
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging in Medicine
Rank #52/333
Percentile 84.38
Quartile Q1
General Physics and Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #42/243
Percentile 82.72
Quartile Q1
Biophysics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #35/152
Percentile 76.97
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Rank 42/204
Percentile 79.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Rank 50/204
Percentile 75.49
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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