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Southern Medical Journal

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

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

0.83

h-Index

2023-2024

 84

Rank

2023-2024

 14125

SJR

2023-2024

 0.357

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 Southern Medical Journal
Abbreviation South. Med. J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 84
Overall Rank/Ranking 14125
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.357
Impact Score 0.83
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
Country United States
ISSN 00384348, 15418243
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1908-2023




About Southern Medical Journal


Southern Medical Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Southern Medical Journal is 14125. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.357. 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 84. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Southern Medical Journal journal is 00384348, 15418243. 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. Southern Medical Journal is cited by a total of 342 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Southern Medical Journal Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Southern Medical Journal is 0.83, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Southern Medical Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0.06 and approximate percentage change is 7.79% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a rising 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

Southern Medical Journal Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Southern Medical Journal is 0.83. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Southern Medical Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 0.83
2022 0.77
2021 0.53
2020 0.63
2019 0.63
2018 0.72
2017 0.62
2016 0.71
2015 0.76
2014 0.90

Southern Medical Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Southern Medical Journal has an h-index of 84. It means 84 articles of this journal have more than 84 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.




Southern Medical Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Southern Medical Journal is 00384348, 15418243. 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

Southern Medical Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Southern Medical Journal is 14125. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.357. 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 Southern Medical Journal by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 0.357
2022 0.328
2021 0.264
2020 0.332
2019 0.302
2018 0.418
2017 0.404
2016 0.453
2015 0.454
2014 0.470

Ranking of Southern Medical Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 14125
2022 14296
2021 15962
2020 13866
2019 14315
2018 10976
2017 10885
2016 10055
2015 9966
2014 9445

Southern Medical Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Southern Medical Journal is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1908-2023. 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 Southern Medical Journal is South. Med. J.. This abbreviation ('South. Med. J.') 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 Southern Medical Journal


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 Southern Medical Journal?

Southern Medical Journal latest impact IF is 0.83. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.90 (2014) and 0.53 (2021), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.71 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Southern Medical Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.357, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.470 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.264 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Southern Medical Journal over the previous 10-year period stands at 0.71.


What's the latest h-index of the Southern Medical Journal?

The latest h-index of the Southern Medical Journal is 84.


Who's the publisher of the Southern Medical Journal?

The Southern Medical Journal is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Southern Medical Journal?

The Southern Medical Journal is currently ranked 14125 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 9445 in 2014 and its lowest position of 15962 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Southern Medical Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Southern Medical Journal is South. Med. J..


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

Southern Medical Journal is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Southern Medical Journal?

The Southern Medical Journal 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 Southern Medical Journal?

The Southern Medical Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00384348, 15418243.


What's the best quartile of the Southern Medical Journal?

The best quartile for the Southern Medical Journal is Q3 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Southern Medical Journal?

The Southern Medical Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1908-2023.


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 Southern Medical Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 0.83
2022 0.77
2021 0.53
2020 0.63
2019 0.63
2018 0.72
2017 0.62
2016 0.71
2015 0.76
2014 0.90



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