Journal of Medical Case Reports
Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Medical Case Reports
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
44 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
JMCR is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that will consider any original case report that expands the field of general medical knowledge. Reports should show one of the following: 1. Unreported or unusual side effects or adverse interactions involving medications 2. Unexpected or unusual presentations of a disease 3. New associations or variations in disease processes 4. Presentations, diagnoses and/or management of new and emerging diseases 5. An unexpected association between diseases or symptoms 6. An unexpected event in the course of observing or treating a patient 7. Findings that shed new light on the possible pathogenesis of a disease or an adverse effect
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MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
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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 AnalysisJournal of Medical Case Reports (ISSN: 1752-1947) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer Nature in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.297 (Q3), an H-index of 44.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 423 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,661 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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