What is the Impact Factor of Clinics in Dermatology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Clinics in Dermatology is 3.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Clinics in Dermatology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Clinics in Dermatology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.714 (Q2) and an H-index of 120.

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

Clinics in Dermatology is published by Elsevier Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,095 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Clinics in Dermatology is "CLIN DERMATOL" with common acronym "clide". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #8,047Hybrid

Clinics in Dermatology

Acronym:clide

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Abbreviation (ISO):CLIN DERMATOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0738-081X(Print)/1879-1131(Online)

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Publisher:Elsevier Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.5↑ +1.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Clinics in Dermatology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.714

#8,047

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

120

120 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

122articles/year

9.25% Gold OA•91.95% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Clinics in Dermatology brings you the most practical and comprehensive information on the treatment and care of skin disorders. Each issue features a Guest Editor and is devoted to a single timely topic relating to clinical dermatology. Clinics in Dermatology provides information that is... • Clinically oriented -- from evaluation to treatment, Clinics in Dermatology covers what is most relevant to you in your practice. • Authoritative -- world-renowned experts in the field assure the high-quality and currency of each issue by reporting on their areas of expertise. • Well-illustrated -- each issue is complete with photos, drawings and diagrams to illustrate points and demonstrate techniques.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98.3%Biology67.7%Dermatology60.7%Pathology48.9%Internal medicine44.4%Genetics39.6%Immunology37.7%Surgery22.5%Chemistry22.5%Psychology22.1%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Dermatology

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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

DERMATOLOGY

Rank22/99

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Rank15/99

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
DERMATOLOGY	JCRSCIE	22/99	Q1
DERMATOLOGY	JCISCIE	15/99	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.5

Articles / Year154

Total Citations62

2025

IF2.2

Articles / Year150

Total Citations253

2024

IF2.3

Articles / Year160

Total Citations924

2023

IF2.7

Articles / Year147

Total Citations1,032

2022

IF2.797

Articles / Year94

Total Citations583

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.5	154	62
2025	2.2	150	253
2024	2.3	160	924
2023	2.7	147	1,032
2022	2.797	94	583
2021	3.541	156	2,151
2020	2.458	162	2,061
2019	2.067	111	2,786
2018	2.055	103	3,082
2017	—	106	3,966
2016	—	115	3,625
2015	—	101	2,485

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,047Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1983-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.714

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.74

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,095 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations930

3-Year Documents359

Citable Documents292

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 Rate48.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

DermatologyQ2

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):

3区DERMATOLOGY

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

Clinics in Dermatology (acronym: clide, abbr: CLIN DERMATOL, ISSN: 0738-081X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States since 1983. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.714 (Q2), an H-index of 120.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 122 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,095 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.