What is the Impact Factor of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Clinics in Geriatric Medicine indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.016 (Q2) and an H-index of 99.

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

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,333 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #4,792Hybrid

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Abbreviation (ISO):CLIN GERIATR MED

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Identifier (ISSN):0749-0690(Print)/1879-8853(Online)

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Publisher:W.B. Saunders Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.1↓ -1.8

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 Geriatric Medicine

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

1.016

#4,792

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

99 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

62articles/year

0.75% Gold OA•93.75% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine provides the latest diagnostic and therapeutic information in the field of geriatrics. Published four times a year—in February, May, August, and November—each issue covers a single topic in geriatrics, including cardiovascular disease, common geriatric disorders (such as sarcopenia and frailty), dermatology, emergency care, oncology, patient care, psychiatry, and much more.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.8%Biology59.3%Internal medicine56.9%Psychology50.2%Pathology46%Psychiatry42.1%Intensive care medicine38.3%Nursing28.1%Surgery28%Political science24.7%Law24.6%Gerontology23.9%Disease23.3%Sociology22.8%Chemistry22%Family medicine21.2%Environmental health21%Endocrinology20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Geriatrics & Gerontology

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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

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Rank53/72

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Rank34/73

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY	JCRSCIE	53/72	Q3
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY	JCISCIE	34/73	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.1

Articles / Year33

Total Citations3

2025

IF3.9

Articles / Year74

Total Citations72

2024

IF3.1

Articles / Year62

Total Citations151

2023

IF3.3

Articles / Year89

Total Citations515

2022

IF3.529

Articles / Year74

Total Citations1,386

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.1	33	3
2025	3.9	74	72
2024	3.1	62	151
2023	3.3	89	515
2022	3.529	74	1,386
2021	3.076	73	966
2020	2.966	70	1,602
2019	2.163	82	3,291
2018	2.378	71	2,139
2017	—	69	3,333
2016	—	77	2,223
2015	—	79	1,813

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,792Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1985-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

1.016

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.07

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,333 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations556

3-Year Documents170

Citable Documents141

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 Rate46.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Geriatrics and GerontologyQ2

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

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 Geriatric Medicine (abbr: CLIN GERIATR MED, ISSN: 0749-0690) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by W.B. Saunders Ltd in United States since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.016 (Q2), an H-index of 99.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 62 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,333 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.