Lasers in Medical Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0268-8921
eISSN 1435-604X
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Lasers in Medical Science
Lasers in Medical Science (LMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0268-8921 (e-ISSN 1435-604X). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 operates a subscription model.
Lasers in Medical Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Lasers in Medical Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Lasers in Medical Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Lasers in Medical Science 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 Lasers in Medical Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0268-8921 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1435-604X |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 109 |
| Total Works | 5,691 |
| Total Citations | 122,383 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.75 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Lasers in Medical Science is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3590.
Editorially, Lasers in Medical Science concentrates on Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine, Dermatologic Treatments and Research and Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies, within the broader field of Medicine.
Lasers in Medical Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,691 works that have together drawn 122,383 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 109; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.75.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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 | 540 | 1,288 |
| 2024 | 285 | 1,547 |
| 2023 | 271 | 2,280 |
| 2022 | 211 | 2,528 |
| 2021 | 273 | 3,726 |
| 2020 | 267 | 4,483 |
| 2019 | 232 | 4,630 |
| 2018 | 276 | 6,652 |
| 2017 | 286 | 9,014 |
| 2016 | 263 | 7,254 |
| 2015 | 170 | 4,620 |
| 2014 | 191 | 6,116 |
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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