International Journal of Legal Medicine Citation Rate 2026
0937-9827
eISSN 1437-1596
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Legal Medicine
International Journal of Legal Medicine (IJLM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes and Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0937-9827 (e-ISSN 1437-1596). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$4390 USD). OpenAlex records 12,751 works and 143,580 citations, with an h-index of 119.
International Journal of Legal Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Legal Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes 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.
International Journal of Legal Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Legal 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 International Journal of Legal Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Legal Medicine
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, Forensic and Genetic Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0937-9827 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1437-1596 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Legal Medicine is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Legal Medicine is classified under Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, Forensic and Genetic Research and Medical and Health Sciences Research.
International Journal of Legal Medicine is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.104.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.104 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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