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Hepatology Communications

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

5.06

h-Index

2024-2025

 60

Rank

2024-2025

 1298

SJR

2024-2025

 2.114

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 Hepatology Communications
Abbreviation Hepatol. Commun.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Hepatology (Q1)
h-index 60
Overall Rank/Ranking 1298
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.114
Impact Score 5.06
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country United States
ISSN 2471254X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2017-2025




About Hepatology Communications


Hepatology Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Hepatology (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Hepatology Communications is 1298. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.114. 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 60. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Hepatology Communications journal is 2471254X. 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. Hepatology Communications is cited by a total of 4034 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Hepatology Communications Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Hepatology Communications is 5.06, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Hepatology Communications IF is decreased by a factor of 0.08 and approximate percentage change is -1.56% 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

Hepatology Communications Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Hepatology Communications is 5.06. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Hepatology Communications. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.06
2023 5.14
2022 5.09
2021 4.96
2020 4.41
2019 3.67
2018 2.46
2017 0.00

Hepatology Communications h-index


  Table Setting

Hepatology Communications has an h-index of 60. It means 60 articles of this journal have more than 60 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.




Hepatology Communications ISSN


The ISSN of Hepatology Communications is 2471254X. 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

Hepatology Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Hepatology Communications is 1298. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.114. 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 Hepatology Communications by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.114
2023 2.217
2022 1.722
2021 1.757
2020
2019
2018
2017

Ranking of Hepatology Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1298
2023 1140
2022 1681
2021 1574
2020 33435
2019 31053
2018 32518
2017 33285

Hepatology Communications Publisher


Table Setting

Hepatology Communications is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2017-2025. 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 Hepatology Communications is Hepatol. Commun.. This abbreviation ('Hepatol. Commun.') 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 Hepatology Communications


If your research field is/are related to Hepatology (Q1), 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 Hepatology Communications?

Hepatology Communications latest impact IF is 5.06. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.14 (2023) and 0.00 (2017), respectively, in the last 8 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.85 in the previous 8 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Hepatology Communications?

The Hepatology Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.114, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 8 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.217 in 2023 and the lowest being in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Hepatology Communications over the previous 8-year period stands at 3.85.


What's the latest h-index of the Hepatology Communications?

The latest h-index of the Hepatology Communications is 60.


Who's the publisher of the Hepatology Communications?

The Hepatology Communications is published by the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Hepatology Communications?

The Hepatology Communications is currently ranked 1298 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 8 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1140 in 2023 and its lowest position of 33435 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Hepatology Communications?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Hepatology Communications is Hepatol. Commun..


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

Hepatology Communications is classified as a journal that the Lippincott Williams and Wilkins publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Hepatology Communications?

The Hepatology Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Hepatology

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


What's the ISSN of the Hepatology Communications?

The Hepatology Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 2471254X.


What's the best quartile of the Hepatology Communications?

The best quartile for the Hepatology Communications is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Hepatology Communications?

The Hepatology Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2017-2025.


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 Hepatology Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.06
2023 5.14
2022 5.09
2021 4.96
2020 4.41
2019 3.67
2018 2.46
2017 0.00



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