Informatics in Medicine Unlocked Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2352-9148 eISSN 2352-9148 Elsevier GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher

About Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
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Informatics in Medicine Unlocked (IMU) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, published by Elsevier in GB and in circulation since 2017, catalogued under ISSN 2352-9148 (e-ISSN 2352-9148). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.83 (Q1 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 $2660 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 1,704 works and 40,545 citations, with an h-index of 91.

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.83, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics 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, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2660 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Informatics in Medicine Unlocked 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 Informatics in Medicine Unlocked against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
  • Budget $2660 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Informatics in Medicine … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-19%
Field avg: 9.66
APC vs Field Avg
+133%
Field avg: $1140

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ISSN (Print) 2352-9148
ISSN (Online) 2352-9148
Publisher Elsevier
Country United Kingdom
Established 2017
APC / Cost $2660 USD
DOAJ Listed
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Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is published by Elsevier, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2017. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2660.

In our subject taxonomy, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is classified under Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics.

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 7.834.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Informatics in Medicine Unlocked

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 7.834 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is $2660 USD.

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is published by Elsevier.

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Informatics in Medicine Unlocked is 2352-9148. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2352-9148.

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 7.83, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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DOAJ
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Clean
Citation Rate
7.834
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 7.834 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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