What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation is published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI Q4Hybrid

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation

Identifier (ISSN):2230-973X(Print)/2230-9713(Online)

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Publisher:Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

79articles/year

65.66% Gold OA•83.13% Original Research

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation is an official publication of Phcog.Net, publishing peer-reviewed scholarly reviews, themed issues and research articles within the entire scope of the pharmaceutics. The journal particularly aims to foster the dissemination of scientific information by publishing manuscripts related to current pharmaceutical drug delivery and related fields and submission of uninvited expert reviews and research articles in all areas of pharmaceutical drug delivery are welcomed. The journal publishes the following categories of manuscripts: research papers presenting original research, reviews, short communications, letter to the editor, commentaries, etc. including critical review articles providing comprehensive analysis of research development within a defined area and editorial commentaries on key topical issues in pharmaceutical drug delivery. The journal aims to cater the latest outstanding developments in the field of Pharmaceutical sciences and Technology covering the following topics (non-limiting): · Pharmaceutics · Nanotechnology · Current Novel Drug Delivery Systems · Quality control of Pharmaceuticals · Quality Assurance · National and International Regulatory Affairs · Validation Techniques · Industrial Pharmacy · Biopharmaceutics and Drug Disposition · Pharmacokinetics · Drug Development · Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property Rights

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology89.7%Chemistry83%Medicine81.4%Organic chemistry67.2%Biochemistry61%Materials science52.9%Pharmacology51.4%Physics50.5%Engineering48.3%Chromatography47.1%Internal medicine46.6%Genetics40%Chemical engineering38.8%Psychology34.7%Psychiatry30.6%Composite material29.4%Nanotechnology28.7%Pathology28.4%Nuclear magnetic resonance28%Endocrinology27%Bioinformatics26.1%Geology25.3%Physical chemistry25.3%Computer science24.2%Quantum mechanics23.5%Drug21.8%Paleontology21.1%

Primary Research Areas

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog

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Special Issues

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

JCRESCI2026

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Rank312/356

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Rank323/356

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY	JCRESCI	312/356	Q4
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY	JCIESCI	323/356	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year44

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.5

Articles / Year162

Total Citations83

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year143

Total Citations379

2023

IF0.5

Articles / Year125

Total Citations283

2022

IF—

Articles / Year116

Total Citations253

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	44	0
2025	0.5	162	83
2024	0.4	143	379
2023	0.5	125	283
2022	—	116	253
2021	—	83	302
2020	—	110	511
2019	—	46	409
2018	—	29	143
2017	—	30	939
2016	—	28	1,096
2015	—	27	1,781

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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):

4区PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

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

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation (ISSN: 2230-973X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY, published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications in India. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 79 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.