Communications Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2730-664X
eISSN 2730-664X
Nature Portfolio
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Communications Medicine
Communications Medicine (CM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Medicine, published by Nature Portfolio in GB and in circulation since 2021. It is catalogued under ISSN 2730-664X (electronic ISSN 2730-664X).
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 99 days.
Communications Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Communications Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.06, placing it in the Q1 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Communications Medicine makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3890 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 99 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Communications Medicine 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 Communications Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Communications Medicine
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 99 days.
- Budget $3890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Communications Medicine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2730-664X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2730-664X |
| Publisher | Nature Portfolio |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2021 |
| APC / Cost | $3890 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~99 days to first decision |
| h-index | 55 |
| Total Works | 1,786 |
| Total Citations | 18,787 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.27 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Communications Medicine is published by Nature Portfolio, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2021. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 3890.
In our subject taxonomy, Communications Medicine is classified under Medicine.
Communications Medicine is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Communications Medicine returns a first decision in about 99 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,786 works that have together drawn 18,787 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 55; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.055; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.27.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.055 | 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 (2008–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 595 | 3,007 |
| 2024 | 282 | 3,993 |
| 2023 | 193 | 4,851 |
| 2022 | 165 | 4,785 |
| 2021 | 62 | 1,969 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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