Journal of General Internal Medicine Citation Rate 2026
0884-8734
eISSN 1525-1497
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of General Internal Medicine
Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life and Healthcare Policy and Management, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0884-8734 (e-ISSN 1525-1497). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.75 (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 ~$4690 USD). OpenAlex records 15,400 works and 597,261 citations, with an h-index of 285.
Journal of General Internal Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of General Internal Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.75, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life 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.
Journal of General Internal Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of General Internal 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 Journal of General Internal Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of General Internal Medicine
- Budget $4690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Policy and Management, Innovations in Medical Education. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0884-8734 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1525-1497 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of General Internal 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 4690.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of General Internal Medicine is classified under Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Policy and Management, Innovations in Medical Education and Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare.
Journal of General Internal 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 1.745.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.745 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S116608325
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