What is the Impact Factor of Cardiology Clinics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Cardiology Clinics is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Cardiology Clinics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Cardiology Clinics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.465 (Q3) and an H-index of 68.

Who publishes Cardiology Clinics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Cardiology Clinics is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,061 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Cardiology Clinics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Cardiology Clinics is "CARDIOL CLIN". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #12,675Top JournalHybrid

Cardiology Clinics

Abbreviation (ISO):CARDIOL CLIN

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Identifier (ISSN):0733-8651(Print)/1558-2264(Online)

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Publisher:W.B. Saunders Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Cardiology Clinics

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.465

#12,675

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

68 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

59articles/year

3.55% Gold OA•93.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Published four times a year—in February, May, August, and November—Cardiology Clinics updates you on the latest trends in patient management, keeps you up to date on the newest advances, and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Tailored to meet the needs of those in the field of cardiology, each issue focuses on a single cardiology topic, including acute coronary syndromes/cardiac emergencies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and much more.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.6%Internal medicine78.1%Cardiology69.4%Biology42.8%Surgery39.9%Psychology36.5%Radiology36.4%Intensive care medicine34.7%Pathology32.6%Psychiatry32%Endocrinology22.5%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

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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

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Rank172/237

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Rank151/237

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS	JCRSCIE	172/237	Q3
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS	JCISCIE	151/237	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year49

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year73

Total Citations26

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year71

Total Citations112

2023

IF2.4

Articles / Year74

Total Citations177

2022

IF2.41

Articles / Year69

Total Citations468

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	49	5
2025	1.6	73	26
2024	2.6	71	112
2023	2.4	74	177
2022	2.41	69	468
2021	2.213	71	601
2020	—	77	1,188
2019	2.061	76	1,259
2018	1.42	77	645
2017	—	77	1,775
2016	—	78	1,851
2015	—	83	1,389

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,675Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1983-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.465

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.24

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,061 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations256

3-Year Documents164

Citable Documents139

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 Rate43.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineQ3

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 0%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

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

Cardiology Clinics (abbr: CARDIOL CLIN, ISSN: 0733-8651) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by W.B. Saunders Ltd in United States since 1983. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.465 (Q3), an H-index of 68.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 59 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,061 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.