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Medical Hypotheses

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

0.76

h-Index

2024-2025

 112

Rank

2024-2025

 14131

SJR

2024-2025

 0.387

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 Medical Hypotheses
Abbreviation Med. Hypotheses
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 112
Overall Rank/Ranking 14131
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.387
Impact Score 0.76
Publisher Churchill Livingstone
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 03069877, 15322777
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1975-2025




About Medical Hypotheses


Medical Hypotheses is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Churchill Livingstone. The overall rank of Medical Hypotheses is 14131. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.387. 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 112. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Medical Hypotheses journal is 03069877, 15322777. 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. Medical Hypotheses is cited by a total of 727 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Medical Hypotheses Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Medical Hypotheses is 0.76, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Medical Hypotheses IF is decreased by a factor of 1.08 and approximate percentage change is -58.7% 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.

Table Setting

Medical Hypotheses Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Medical Hypotheses is 0.76. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Medical Hypotheses. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.76
2023 1.84
2022 4.10
2021 3.73
2020 1.41
2019 1.39
2018 1.34
2017 1.14
2016 1.18
2015 1.30
2014 1.25

Medical Hypotheses h-index


  Table Setting

Medical Hypotheses has an h-index of 112. It means 112 articles of this journal have more than 112 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.




Medical Hypotheses ISSN


The ISSN of Medical Hypotheses is 03069877, 15322777. 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

Medical Hypotheses Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Medical Hypotheses is 14131. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.387. 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 Medical Hypotheses by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.387
2023 0.587
2022 0.619
2021 0.569
2020 0.441
2019 0.427
2018 0.432
2017 0.443
2016 0.455
2015 0.493
2014 0.462

Ranking of Medical Hypotheses by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 14131
2023 9153
2022 8271
2021 8763
2020 11203
2019 11200
2018 10691
2017 10135
2016 10016
2015 9304
2014 9563

Medical Hypotheses Publisher


Table Setting

Medical Hypotheses is published by Churchill Livingstone. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1975-2025. 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 Medical Hypotheses is Med. Hypotheses. This abbreviation ('Med. Hypotheses') 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 Medical Hypotheses


If your research field is/are related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3), 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 Medical Hypotheses?

Medical Hypotheses latest impact IF is 0.76. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.10 (2022) and 0.76 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.77 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Medical Hypotheses?

The Medical Hypotheses has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.387, 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 0.619 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.387 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Medical Hypotheses over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.77.


What's the latest h-index of the Medical Hypotheses?

The latest h-index of the Medical Hypotheses is 112.


Who's the publisher of the Medical Hypotheses?

The Medical Hypotheses is published by the Churchill Livingstone, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Medical Hypotheses?

The Medical Hypotheses is currently ranked 14131 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 8271 in 2022 and its lowest position of 14131 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Medical Hypotheses?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Medical Hypotheses is Med. Hypotheses.


Is the "Medical Hypotheses" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Medical Hypotheses is classified as a journal that the Churchill Livingstone publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Medical Hypotheses?

The Medical Hypotheses encompasses the following areas:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the Medical Hypotheses?

The Medical Hypotheses is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 03069877, 15322777.


What's the best quartile of the Medical Hypotheses?

The best quartile for the Medical Hypotheses is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Medical Hypotheses?

The Medical Hypotheses coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1975-2025.


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 Medical Hypotheses

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.76
2023 1.84
2022 4.10
2021 3.73
2020 1.41
2019 1.39
2018 1.34
2017 1.14
2016 1.18
2015 1.30
2014 1.25



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