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Statistical Methods in Medical Research

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.89

h-Index

2024-2025

 109

Rank

2024-2025

 5061

SJR

2024-2025

 0.972

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Statistical Methods in Medical Research
Abbreviation Stat. Methods Med. Res.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Health Information Management (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2)
h-index 109
Overall Rank/Ranking 5061
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.972
Impact Score 1.89
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14770334, 09622802
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1992-2025




Aim and Scope


Statistical Methods in Medical Research is a highly ranked, peer reviewed scholarly journal and is the leading vehicle for review articles in all the main areas of medical statistics and therefore an essential reference for all medical statisticians. It is particularly useful for medical researchers dealing with data and provides a key resource for medical and statistical libraries, as well as pharmaceutical companies.

This unique journal is devoted solely to statistics and medicine and aims to keep professionals abreast of the many powerful statistical techniques now available to the medical profession.


About Statistical Methods in Medical Research


Statistical Methods in Medical Research is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Health Information Management (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Statistical Methods in Medical Research is 5061. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.972. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 109. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Statistical Methods in Medical Research journal is 14770334, 09622802. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Statistical Methods in Medical Research is cited by a total of 1033 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Statistical Methods in Medical Research Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Statistical Methods in Medical Research is 1.89, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Statistical Methods in Medical Research IF is decreased by a factor of 0.04 and approximate percentage change is -2.07% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Statistical Methods in Medical Research Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Statistical Methods in Medical Research is 1.89. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Statistical Methods in Medical Research. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.89
2023 1.93
2022 2.30
2021 2.10
2020 2.54
2019 2.27
2018 2.10
2017 1.84
2016 2.25
2015 2.92
2014 3.61

Statistical Methods in Medical Research h-index


  Table Setting

Statistical Methods in Medical Research has an h-index of 109. It means 109 articles of this journal have more than 109 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Statistical Methods in Medical Research ISSN


The ISSN of Statistical Methods in Medical Research is 14770334, 09622802. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Statistical Methods in Medical Research Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Statistical Methods in Medical Research is 5061. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.972. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Statistical Methods in Medical Research by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.972
2023 1.235
2022 1.300
2021 1.397
2020 1.952
2019 1.730
2018 1.942
2017 1.402
2016 2.724
2015 2.602
2014 2.625

Ranking of Statistical Methods in Medical Research by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5061
2023 3159
2022 2720
2021 2372
2020 1376
2019 1735
2018 1441
2017 2594
2016 779
2015 861
2014 845

Statistical Methods in Medical Research Publisher


Table Setting

Statistical Methods in Medical Research is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1992-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Statistical Methods in Medical Research is Stat. Methods Med. Res.. This abbreviation ('Stat. Methods Med. Res.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Statistical Methods in Medical Research


If your research field is/are related to Health Information Management (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

Statistical Methods in Medical Research latest impact IF is 1.89. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.61 (2014) and 1.84 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.34 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The Statistical Methods in Medical Research has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.972, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.724 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.972 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.34.


What's the latest h-index of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The latest h-index of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research is 109.


Who's the publisher of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The Statistical Methods in Medical Research is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The Statistical Methods in Medical Research is currently ranked 5061 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 779 in 2016 and its lowest position of 5061 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Statistical Methods in Medical Research is Stat. Methods Med. Res..


Is the "Statistical Methods in Medical Research" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Statistical Methods in Medical Research is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The Statistical Methods in Medical Research encompasses the following areas:

  • Health Information Management
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Epidemiology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The Statistical Methods in Medical Research is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14770334, 09622802.


What's the best quartile of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The best quartile for the Statistical Methods in Medical Research is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Statistical Methods in Medical Research?

The Statistical Methods in Medical Research coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1992-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Statistical Methods in Medical Research

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.89
2023 1.93
2022 2.30
2021 2.10
2020 2.54
2019 2.27
2018 2.10
2017 1.84
2016 2.25
2015 2.92
2014 3.61



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