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New England Journal of Medicine Citation Rate 2026
0028-4793
eISSN 1533-4406
Massachusetts Medical Society
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About New England Journal of Medicine
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Clinical Medicine and Medicine, published by Massachusetts Medical Society in US and in circulation since 1812. It is catalogued under ISSN 0028-4793 (electronic ISSN 1533-4406).
New England Journal of Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
New England Journal of Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 26.94, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Clinical Medicine 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
New England Journal of Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in New England Journal of 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 New England Journal of Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for New England Journal of Medicine
- This journal covers Clinical Medicine, Medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0028-4793 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1533-4406 |
| Publisher | Massachusetts Medical Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1812 |
| APC / Cost | $0 |
In-depth profile & metrics
New England Journal of Medicine is published by Massachusetts Medical Society, based in United States and in publication since 1812.
In our subject taxonomy, New England Journal of Medicine is classified under Clinical Medicine and Medicine.
Its citation rate has fallen over the last 6 years, from 70.600 (2019) to 26.937 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 62% over the last 6 years (from 70.600 to 26.937). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26.937 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2021 | 91.200 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2020 | 74.600 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2019 | 70.600 | 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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