What is the Impact Factor of Pragmatic and Observational Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Pragmatic and Observational Research is 2.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Pragmatic and Observational Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Pragmatic and Observational Research is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Pragmatic and Observational Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Pragmatic and Observational Research is published by International Academic Publisher. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI Q1Gold OA

Pragmatic and Observational Research

Identifier (ISSN):1179-7266(Print)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.9↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Pragmatic and Observational Research

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.9

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: ESCIQ1

Self-Citation Rate4.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

12articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Pragmatic and Observational Research (ISSN: 1179-7266) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MEDICINE, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine96.5%Internal medicine85%Pathology72.6%Biology71.7%Psychology59.3%Surgery52.2%Mathematics49.6%Psychiatry46.9%Statistics46%Nursing34.5%Computer science30.1%Family medicine29.2%Political science28.3%Law28.3%Endocrinology27.4%Immunology27.4%Sociology25.7%Economics23.9%Environmental health21.2%Pharmacology21.2%Physical therapy21.2%Physics20.4%Demography20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine General & Internal

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

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Rank75/336

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Rank88/336

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL	JCRESCI	75/336	Q1
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL	JCIESCI	88/336	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.9

Articles / Year4

Total Citations0

2025

IF2.7

Articles / Year22

Total Citations22

2024

IF2.3

Articles / Year22

Total Citations76

2023

IF8.9

Articles / Year13

Total Citations104

2022

IF—

Articles / Year9

Total Citations77

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.9	4	0
2025	2.7	22	22
2024	2.3	22	76
2023	8.9	13	104
2022	—	9	77
2021	—	12	241
2020	—	11	537
2019	—	8	47
2018	—	8	163
2017	—	25	523
2016	—	6	198
2015	—	4	102

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: 4.3%

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MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 12 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.