Medical Science Monitor Journal Citation Rate 2026
1234-1010
eISSN 1643-3750
International Scientific Information, Inc.
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Medical Science Monitor
Medical Science Monitor (MSM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by International Scientific Information, Inc. in US, catalogued under ISSN 1234-1010 (e-ISSN 1643-3750). 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.
Medical Science Monitor Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Medical Science Monitor 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.
Medical Science Monitor operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Medical Science Monitor 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 Medical Science Monitor against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1234-1010 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1643-3750 |
| Publisher | International Scientific Information, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 102 |
| Total Works | 8,926 |
| Total Citations | 159,689 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.62 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Medical Science Monitor is published by International Scientific Information, Inc. and based in United States.
Editorially, Medical Science Monitor concentrates on Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, MicroRNA in disease regulation and Circular RNAs in diseases, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Medical Science Monitor is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 8,926 works that have together drawn 159,689 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 102; 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 2.62.
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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 | 421 | 829 |
| 2024 | 417 | 2,131 |
| 2023 | 403 | 2,779 |
| 2022 | 329 | 3,049 |
| 2021 | 551 | 6,100 |
| 2020 | 1,039 | 20,837 |
| 2019 | 1,127 | 25,156 |
| 2018 | 1,096 | 23,631 |
| 2017 | 740 | 16,862 |
| 2016 | 654 | 15,580 |
| 2015 | 551 | 13,356 |
| 2014 | 398 | 9,949 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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