JAMA Journal Citation Rate 2026
0098-7484
eISSN 1538-3598
American Medical Association
US
Top Tier
About JAMA
JAMA (J) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by American Medical Association in US, catalogued under ISSN 0098-7484 (e-ISSN 1538-3598). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.82 — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
JAMA Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
JAMA has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.82. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
JAMA operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in JAMA should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare JAMA against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0098-7484 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-3598 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.821 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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