Canadian Medical Association Journal Citation Rate 2026
0820-3946
eISSN 1488-2329
Joule Inc.
CA
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Canadian Medical Association Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Global Health Workforce Issues and Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, published by Joule Inc. in CA, catalogued under ISSN 0820-3946 (e-ISSN 1488-2329). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.23 (Q3 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. OpenAlex records 15,919 works and 304,365 citations, with an h-index of 230.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 67 days.
Canadian Medical Association Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Canadian Medical Association Journal has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.23, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Global Health Workforce Issues 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, Canadian Medical Association Journal makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 67 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Canadian Medical Association Journal 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 Canadian Medical Association Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 67 days.
- This journal covers Global Health Workforce Issues, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Health and Medical Research Impacts. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Canadian Medical Association … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0820-3946 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1488-2329 |
| Publisher | Joule Inc. |
| Country | Canada |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~67 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Canadian Medical Association Journal is published by Joule Inc. and based in Canada. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Canadian Medical Association Journal is classified under Global Health Workforce Issues, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Health and Medical Research Impacts and Healthcare Policy and Management.
For prospective authors, Canadian Medical Association Journal returns a first decision in about 67 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.226.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.226 | 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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