Frontiers in Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
2296-858X
Frontiers Media
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Medicine
Frontiers in Medicine (FM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies and Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-858X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.16 (Q2 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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2490 USD. OpenAlex records 24,732 works and 269,729 citations, with an h-index of 147.
Frontiers in Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.16, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies 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, Frontiers in Medicine makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2490 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in 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 Frontiers in Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Medicine
- Budget $2490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Frontiers in Medicine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2296-858X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2490 USD |
| h-index | 150 |
| Total Works | 25,714 |
| Total Citations | 278,460 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.51 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Medicine is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2490.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Medicine is classified under COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 and Respiratory Support and Mechanisms.
Frontiers in Medicine is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 25,714 works that have together drawn 278,460 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 150; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.159; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.51.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.159 | 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 (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,831 | 13,622 |
| 2024 | 2,789 | 19,052 |
| 2023 | 2,848 | 30,947 |
| 2022 | 4,191 | 62,642 |
| 2021 | 2,846 | 64,952 |
| 2020 | 1,032 | 32,906 |
| 2019 | 304 | 12,113 |
| 2018 | 374 | 20,705 |
| 2017 | 231 | 11,440 |
| 2016 | 72 | 2,279 |
| 2015 | 94 | 4,536 |
| 2014 | 50 | 1,606 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Mapping the knowledge domain: a bibliometric analysis of global research on traditional Chinese medicine for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (2000–2024)
Zhongwen Feng, Qingliu Lu, Yinglian Wang • 2026
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Arthralgia and fever as dominant predictors of Chikungunya confirmation: an explainable artificial intelligence approach
Xinyu Lu, Dan Yin, Hanwen Zhang • 2026
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Impact of congenital lower eyelid entropion correction surgery on pediatric astigmatism
Jing Wu, Yaxin Zhao, Nan Wei • 2026
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Predictive accuracy of left atrial strain parameters for risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Liping Wu, Youfu He, Lei Peng • 2026
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Changes in anterior segment parameters after laser peripheral iridotomy in patients with primary angle closure suspect
Qi Feng, Zenghui Chen, Wang DaLiang • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S2597052008
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