PHYTOMEDICINE

metrics 2024

Unveiling Nature’s Secrets for Modern Medicine

Introduction

PHYTOMEDICINE is a premier journal published by Elsevier GmbH, based in Germany, that serves as a central hub for the dissemination of innovative research in the fields of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Drug Discovery, Molecular Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, and Pharmacology. Established in 1994, this multidisciplinary journal has rapidly ascended to a Q1 ranking across these categories in 2023, highlighting its significance and impact within the scientific community. With its current Scopus rankings placing it in the top tiers—such as #3 in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and #17 in Pharmaceutical Science—PHYTOMEDICINE is recognized for its commitment to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that advance our understanding of phytotherapeutics and their applications. Researchers and professionals in the field benefit from its rigorous standards and comprehensive coverage, while students gain access to essential findings that shape contemporary practices in medicine and pharmacology. Its continued focus on critical advancements ensures that PHYTOMEDICINE remains a vital resource for anyone involved in the exploration of medicinal plants and their potential health benefits.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.27
Journal Impact Factor6.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.20
H-Index141
Journal IF Without Self6.70
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor3.63
Influence0.95
Immediacy Index1.50
Cited Half Life4.30
Citing Half Life5.20
JCI2.03
Total Documents5453
WOS Total Citations22347
SCIMAGO Total Citations57423
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2279
Scopus Journal Rank1.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.03
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.76

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Medicine
Rank #3/105
Percentile 97.14
Quartile Q1
Pharmaceutical Science in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #17/183
Percentile 90.71
Quartile Q1
Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #34/313
Percentile 89.14
Quartile Q1
Drug Discovery in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #18/157
Percentile 88.54
Quartile Q1
Molecular Medicine in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #34/178
Percentile 80.90
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 6/72
Percentile 92.40
Quartile Q1
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 2/43
Percentile 96.50
Quartile Q1
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 19/354
Percentile 94.80
Quartile Q1
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 17/265
Percentile 93.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 2/72
Percentile 97.22
Quartile Q1
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 1/43
Percentile 97.67
Quartile Q1
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 14/354
Percentile 96.05
Quartile Q1
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 8/265
Percentile 96.98
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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