WOUNDS-A COMPENDIUM OF CLINICAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

metrics 2024

Elevating Patient Outcomes with Evidence-Based Research

Introduction

WOUNDS - A Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice is an esteemed journal, published by H M P Communications, that serves as a vital resource for researchers, clinicians, and students dedicated to the field of wound care and management. Since its inception in 1996, the journal has established itself as a significant platform for disseminating original research and innovative clinical practices related to wound healing, making substantial contributions to the disciplines of Medical and Surgical Nursing, as well as Medicine and Surgery. With a current impact factor that categorizes it in Q2 and Q3 quartiles for various relevant fields, WOUNDS enjoys a robust academic reputation underscored by its Scopus ranking - being among the top 30% in Nursing and demonstrating a noteworthy presence in Medicine and Surgery. The journal continues to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals, enhancing patient care outcomes in clinical settings. Researchers and practitioners alike will find value in its rigorously peer-reviewed articles that not only inform clinical practice but also drive forward the science of wound management.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.30
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.31
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.10
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.43
Total Documents1819
WOS Total Citations1416
SCIMAGO Total Citations3985
SCIMAGO SELF Citations316
Scopus Journal Rank0.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.93
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.00

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Medical and Surgical Nursing in Nursing
Rank #8/26
Percentile 69.23
Quartile Q2
Surgery in Medicine
Rank #302/551
Percentile 45.19
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

DERMATOLOGY
Rank 67/94
Percentile 29.30
Quartile Q3
SURGERY
Rank 165/290
Percentile 43.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

DERMATOLOGY
Rank 69/94
Percentile 26.60
Quartile Q3
SURGERY
Rank 204/290
Percentile 29.66
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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