What is the Impact Factor of Medicina Paliativa?

The journal Medicina Paliativa is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Medicina Paliativa indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Medicina Paliativa is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.128 (Q4) and an H-index of 16.

Who publishes Medicina Paliativa and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Medicina Paliativa is published by Elsevier Doyma. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,342 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Medicina Paliativa?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Medicina Paliativa is "MED PALIATIVA" with common acronym "medipal". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Medicina Paliativa

Acronym:medipal

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Abbreviation (ISO):MED PALIATIVA

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Identifier (ISSN):1134-248X(Print)

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Publisher:Elsevier Doyma

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.128

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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

16 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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17articles/year

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Aims & Scope

Medicina Paliativa, publicada desde 1994, es la publicación oficial de la Sociedad Española de Cuidados Paliativos (SECPAL). Medicina Paliativa es una revista trimestral de revisión por pares y sirve a un público interdisciplinario de profesionales, proporcionando un foro para la publicación de manuscritos en español de todas las disciplinas asociadas a los cuidados paliativos y en especial los de carácter multidisciplinar.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine90.4%Philosophy48.9%Art46%Humanities45.6%Nursing31.3%Palliative care29%

Primary Research Areas

Health Care Sciences & Services

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Articles / Year29

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Total Citations5

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Articles / Year38

Total Citations18

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2026	—	29	0
2025	0	29	0
2024	0	26	5
2023	0	22	3
2022	—	38	18
2021	—	51	32
2020	—	59	63
2019	—	64	74
2018	—	29	115
2017	—	23	67
2016	—	19	47
2015	—	43	126

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #27,473Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2000-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicineNursingPsychology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.128

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

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Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.13

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Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,342 USD

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations15

3-Year Documents76

Citable Documents57

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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate76.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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Scopus Subject Categories

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ4

Clinical PsychologyQ4

Medical and Surgical NursingQ4

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4

Nursing (miscellaneous)Q4

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Medicina Paliativa (acronym: medipal, abbr: MED PALIATIVA, ISSN: 1134-248X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES, published by Elsevier Doyma in Spain since 1994. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.128 (Q4), an H-index of 16.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 17 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,342 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.