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Hepatology

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

9.55

h-Index

2024-2025

 415

Rank

2024-2025

 243

SJR

2024-2025

 5.557

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
Abbreviation Hepatology
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Hepatology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 415
Overall Rank/Ranking 243
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 5.557
Impact Score 9.55
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country United States
ISSN 02709139, 15273350
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1981-2025




Aim and Scope


The premier publication in the field of liver disease, Hepatology publishes original, peer-reviewed articles concerning all aspects of liver structure, function and disease. Each month, the distinguished Editorial Board monitors and selects only the best articles on subjects such as immunology, chronic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, genetic and metabolic liver diseases and their complications, liver cancer, and drug metabolism.


About Hepatology


Hepatology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Hepatology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Hepatology is 243. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 5.557. 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 415. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Hepatology journal is 02709139, 15273350. 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 is cited by a total of 14591 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Hepatology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Hepatology is 9.55, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Hepatology IF is increased by a factor of 1.63 and approximate percentage change is 20.58% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Hepatology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Hepatology is 9.55. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9.55
2023 7.92
2022 8.89
2021 9.42
2020 9.41
2019 8.08
2018 6.99
2017 7.22
2016 8.12
2015 8.08
2014 8.04

Hepatology h-index


  Table Setting

Hepatology has an h-index of 415. It means 415 articles of this journal have more than 415 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 ISSN


The ISSN of Hepatology is 02709139, 15273350. 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 Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Hepatology is 243. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 5.557. 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 by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.557
2023 5.011
2022 4.152
2021 5.235
2020 5.488
2019 5.377
2018 5.096
2017 5.541
2016 5.229
2015 4.879
2014 5.155

Ranking of Hepatology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 243
2023 282
2022 358
2021 241
2020 250
2019 255
2018 282
2017 246
2016 259
2015 294
2014 268

Hepatology Publisher


Table Setting

Hepatology is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-2025. 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 is Hepatology. This abbreviation ('Hepatology') 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


If your research field is/are related to Hepatology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (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?

Hepatology latest impact IF is 9.55. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 9.55 (2024) and 6.99 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 8.34 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Hepatology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 5.557, 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 5.557 in 2024 and the lowest being 4.152 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Hepatology over the previous 11-year period stands at 8.34.


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

The latest h-index of the Hepatology is 415.


Who's the publisher of the Hepatology?

The Hepatology 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?

The Hepatology is currently ranked 243 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 241 in 2021 and its lowest position of 358 in 2022.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Hepatology is Hepatology.


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

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


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

The Hepatology encompasses the following areas:

  • Hepatology
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the Hepatology?

The Hepatology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02709139, 15273350.


What's the best quartile of the Hepatology?

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


What's the coverage history of the Hepatology?

The Hepatology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-2025.


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

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9.55
2023 7.92
2022 8.89
2021 9.42
2020 9.41
2019 8.08
2018 6.99
2017 7.22
2016 8.12
2015 8.08
2014 8.04



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