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WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #735Gold OA

Diabetes & Metabolism Journal

Abbreviation (ISO):DIABETES METAB J
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Identifier (ISSN):2233-6079(Print)/2233-6087(Online)
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Publisher:Korean Diabetes Association
Clarivate IF (2026)
8.2↓ -0.3
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Diabetes & Metabolism Journal

WoS Q1
258113.7120183.2620193.120205.3820215.8920225.920236.820248.520258.22026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):8.2
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
2.955
#735

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
82

82 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1
Self-Citation Rate5.9%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessGold OA
78articles/year
100% Gold OA•73.42% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The aims of the Diabetes & Metabolism Journal are to contribute to the cure of and education about diabetes mellitus, and the advancement of diabetology through the sharing of scientific information on the latest developments in diabetology among members of the Korean Diabetes Association and other international societies. The Journal publishes articles on basic and clinical studies, focusing on areas such as metabolism, epidemiology, pathogenesis, complications, and treatments relevant to diabetes mellitus. It also publishes articles covering obesity and cardiovascular disease. Articles on translational research and timely issues including ubiquitous care or new technology in the management of diabetes and metabolic disorders are welcome. In addition, genome research, meta-analysis, and randomized controlled studies are welcome for publication. The editorial board invites articles from international research or clinical study groups. Publication is determined by the editors and peer reviewers, who are experts in their specific fields of diabetology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Medicine99.7%Biology99%Endocrinology97.8%Internal medicine95.2%Diabetes mellitus93.7%Pathology68.4%Chemistry44.8%Type 2 diabetes44.6%Biotechnology43.2%Biochemistry42.8%Insulin42.8%Obesity34.8%Genetics31.6%Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus29.3%Mathematics28.4%Statistics25.6%Surgery20.5%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Q1
Rank16/198
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Q1
Rank18/198
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF8.2
Articles / Year68
Total Citations40
2025
IF8.5
Articles / Year143
Total Citations797
2024
IF6.8
Articles / Year121
Total Citations1,437
2023
IF5.9
Articles / Year84
Total Citations1,789
2022
IF5.893
Articles / Year86
Total Citations3,035

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #735Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2011-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
2.955

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
6.34

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,776 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,435
3-Year Documents289
Citable Documents228

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 Rate47.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismQ1
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: 5.9%

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):
2区 (Zone 2)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2区ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
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

Diabetes & Metabolism Journal (abbr: DIABETES METAB J, ISSN: 2233-6079) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Korean Diabetes Association in South Korea. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 8.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.955 (Q1), an H-index of 82.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 78 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,776 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Gold OA
Publisher
Korean Diabetes Association
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusDOAJPubMed
Editorial Address
101-2104, LOTTE CASTLE PRES, 109 MAPO-DAERO, MAPO-GU, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 04146

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01