Southern Medical Journal Citation Rate 2026
0038-4348
eISSN 1541-8243
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
US
Q3 Quartile
About Southern Medical Journal
Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in US, catalogued under ISSN 0038-4348 (e-ISSN 1541-8243). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.49 (Q3 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.
Southern Medical Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Southern Medical Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.49, placing it in the Q3 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.
Southern Medical Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Southern Medical Journal 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 Southern Medical Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0038-4348 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1541-8243 |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Southern Medical Journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and based in United States.
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 0.415 (2023) to 0.490 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 18% over the last 2 years (from 0.415 to 0.490), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.490 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 0.415 | 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: Jul 12, 2026
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