ARS Medica Journal Citation Rate 2026
0718-1051
eISSN 0719-1855
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
CL
Q4 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA
About ARS Medica
ARS Medica (AM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Medicine, published by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in CL and in circulation since 2023, catalogued under ISSN 0718-1051 (e-ISSN 0719-1855). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.17 (Q4 quartile) — 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 is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 1,680 works and 1,046 citations, with an h-index of 11.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 70 days.
ARS Medica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ARS Medica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.17, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Medicine research area. 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.
As a fully open-access publication, ARS Medica makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 70 days.
Researchers looking to publish in ARS Medica 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 ARS Medica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ARS Medica
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 70 days.
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers Medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ARS Medica Compares
Compared against 30 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 0718-1051 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 0719-1855 |
| Publisher | Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile |
| Country | Chile |
| Established | 2023 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| Review Speed | ~70 days to first decision |
| h-index | 11 |
| Total Works | 1,680 |
| Total Citations | 1,046 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.21 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
ARS Medica is published by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, based in Chile and in publication since 2023. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, ARS Medica is classified under Medicine.
ARS Medica is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, ARS Medica returns a first decision in about 70 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,680 works that have together drawn 1,046 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 11; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.168; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.21.
Research Areas
Links
Continue on JournalsHub
Put what you just read into practice with these free tools.
Frequently Asked Questions about ARS Medica
Live Indexing Status
Updated September 2026Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.
Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.168 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2009–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | 6 |
| 2024 | 40 | 15 |
| 2023 | 34 | 12 |
| 2022 | 51 | 35 |
| 2021 | 56 | 56 |
| 2020 | 46 | 56 |
| 2019 | 57 | 58 |
| 2018 | 367 | 318 |
| 2017 | 586 | 167 |
| 2016 | 242 | 202 |
| 2015 | 9 | 25 |
| 2009 | 20 | 7 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
The areas where ARS Medica most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.
Journal Metrics
Compare Journals
Compare ARS Medica against similar publications in its field:
Related Journals in Your Field
-
BMJ BMJ IF 93.30
-
New England Journal of Medicine Massachusetts Medical Society IF 91.20
-
The Lancet Elsevier BV IF 79.30
-
Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences Zabansaraye Parsian Novin Mehr Institute IF 56.90
-
eLife eLife Sciences Publications Ltd IF 8.70
Explore More Journals
Metadata
Last updated: Sep 13, 2026
Updated by: system
Get weekly updates for Medicine journals
Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.