What is the Impact Factor of Cardiology in the Young?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Cardiology in the Young is 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Cardiology in the Young indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Cardiology in the Young is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.331 (Q3) and an H-index of 70.

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

Cardiology in the Young is published by Cambridge University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,750 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Cardiology in the Young is "CARDIOL YOUNG" with common acronym "cty". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #16,140Hybrid

Cardiology in the Young

Acronym:cty

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Abbreviation (ISO):CARDIOL YOUNG

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Identifier (ISSN):1047-9511(Print)/1467-1107(Online)

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Publisher:Cambridge University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.8↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Cardiology in the Young

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.331

#16,140

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

70 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate11.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

435articles/year

32.31% Gold OA•95.36% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Cardiology in the Young is devoted to cardiovascular issues affecting the young, and the older patient suffering the sequels of congenital heart disease, or other cardiac diseases acquired in childhood. The journal serves the interests of all professionals concerned with these topics. By design, the journal is international and multidisciplinary in its approach, and members of the editorial board take an active role in the its mission, helping to make it the essential journal in paediatric cardiology. All aspects of paediatric cardiology are covered within the journal. The content includes original articles, brief reports, editorials, reviews, and papers devoted to continuing professional development.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine93.1%Internal medicine78.8%Cardiology73.5%Surgery56.8%Biology46.5%Pathology43.5%Radiology37.2%Psychology28.9%Heart disease25.1%Psychiatry24%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Pediatrics

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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

Rank203/237

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank146/190

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Rank184/237

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank150/190

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS	JCRSCIE	203/237	Q4
PEDIATRICS	JCRSCIE	146/190	Q4
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS	JCISCIE	184/237	Q4
PEDIATRICS	JCISCIE	150/190	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.8

Articles / Year301

Total Citations21

2025

IF0.7

Articles / Year453

Total Citations296

2024

IF0.9

Articles / Year346

Total Citations580

2023

IF1

Articles / Year365

Total Citations968

2022

IF1.023

Articles / Year434

Total Citations1,422

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.8	301	21
2025	0.7	453	296
2024	0.9	346	580
2023	1	365	968
2022	1.023	434	1,422
2021	1.093	524	2,884
2020	1	484	3,481
2019	0.943	319	2,231
2018	0.978	253	2,445
2017	—	312	3,448
2016	—	241	2,588
2015	—	281	3,794

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,140Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1991-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.331

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.83

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,750 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,208

3-Year Documents1,350

Citable Documents1,328

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 Rate47.2%

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

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ3

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: 11.1%

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 in the Young (acronym: cty, abbr: CARDIOL YOUNG, ISSN: 1047-9511) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Cambridge University Press in United States since 1991. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.331 (Q3), an H-index of 70.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 435 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,750 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.