What is the Impact Factor of Annals of Intensive Care?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Annals of Intensive Care is 6.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Annals of Intensive Care indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Annals of Intensive Care is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.950 (Q1) and an H-index of 92.

Who publishes Annals of Intensive Care and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Annals of Intensive Care is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,812 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Annals of Intensive Care?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Annals of Intensive Care is "ANN INTENSIVE CARE" with common acronym "aoic". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,519Top JournalGold OA

Annals of Intensive Care

Acronym:aoic

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Abbreviation (ISO):ANN INTENSIVE CARE

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Identifier (ISSN):2110-5820(Print)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.9↑ +1.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Annals of Intensive Care

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.95

#1,519

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

92 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate3.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

167articles/year

100% Gold OA•83.96% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Annals of Intensive Care is an online peer-reviewed journal aimed at publishing high-quality review articles and original research papers on intensive care medicine. It is intended for all critical care providers (attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and physiotherapists) seeking to update their own knowledge to ensure they provide the best care for their patients.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.5%Internal medicine94.4%Psychology85.9%Psychiatry84.7%Anesthesia84.4%Pathology79.6%Biology77.1%Surgery73.3%Intensive care medicine68.3%Anesthesiology60.9%Mathematics37.9%Intensive care unit36.5%Statistics33.2%Immunology30.6%Radiology30.4%Endocrinology30.3%Intensive care28.9%Chemistry28%Physics26.8%Emergency medicine26.1%Cardiology25.2%Sepsis22.8%Biochemistry22.4%Mechanical ventilation22.4%Genetics20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Critical Care Medicine

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Rank10/66

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Rank10/66

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE	JCRSCIE	10/66	Q1
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE	JCISCIE	10/66	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.9

Articles / Year155

Total Citations70

2025

IF5.5

Articles / Year192

Total Citations1,132

2024

IF5.7

Articles / Year182

Total Citations2,593

2023

IF8.1

Articles / Year132

Total Citations2,560

2022

IF10.318

Articles / Year121

Total Citations3,567

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.9	155	70
2025	5.5	192	1,132
2024	5.7	182	2,593
2023	8.1	132	2,560
2022	10.318	121	3,567
2021	6.925	184	6,390
2020	4.124	171	10,187
2019	3.931	142	7,691
2018	3.771	129	6,866
2017	—	122	7,232
2016	—	120	6,460
2015	—	58	3,796

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #1,519Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2011-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.95

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.88

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,812 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,443

3-Year Documents417

Citable Documents370

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate40.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 3.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

1区 (Zone 1)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Annals of Intensive Care (acronym: aoic, abbr: ANN INTENSIVE CARE, ISSN: 2110-5820) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, published by Springer International Publishing in Germany since 2011. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.950 (Q1), an H-index of 92.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 167 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,812 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.