Pain Practice
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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83 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Pain Practice, the official journal of the World Institute of Pain, publishes international multidisciplinary articles on pain and analgesia that provide its readership with up-to-date research, evaluation methods, and techniques for pain management. Special sections including the Consultant’s Corner, Images in Pain Practice, Case Studies from Mayo, Tutorials, and the Evidence-Based Medicine combine to give pain researchers, pain clinicians and pain fellows in training a systematic approach to continuing education in pain medicine. Prior to publication, all articles and reviews undergo peer review by at least two experts in the field.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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ANESTHESIOLOGY
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
ANESTHESIOLOGY
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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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 AnalysisPain Practice (acronym: ppr, abbr: PAIN PRACT, ISSN: 1530-7085) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ANESTHESIOLOGY, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in United States since 2001. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.878 (Q1), an H-index of 83.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 89 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,138 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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