Clinics in Chest Medicine
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
105 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Clinics in Chest Medicine updates those in the fields of anesthesia, critical care, and respiratory medicine on the latest trends in patient management, providing a sound basis for choosing the best treatment options. Published quarterly—in March, June, September, and December—each issue offers state-of-the-art reviews on a single topic, including diseases of air movement and airways, infectious lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, sleep-related disorders, respiratory failure, and systemic disease.
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisClinics in Chest Medicine (abbr: CLIN CHEST MED, ISSN: 0272-5231) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by W.B. Saunders Ltd in United States since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.098 (Q1), an H-index of 105.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 65 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,452 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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