Informatics in Medicine Unlocked Journal Citation Rate 2026
2352-9148
eISSN 2352-9148
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
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.
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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 |
In-depth profile & metrics
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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| 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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