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Medicine, Science and the Law

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

1.39

h-Index

2022-2023

 38

Rank

2022-2023

 12037

SJR

2022-2023

 0.420

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 Medicine, Science and the Law
Abbreviation Med. Sci. Law
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Law (Q1); Health Policy (Q3); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q3)
h-index 38
Overall Rank/Ranking 12037
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.420
Impact Score 1.39
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 20421818, 00258024
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1960-2022




About Medicine, Science and the Law


Medicine, Science and the Law is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Law (Q1); Health Policy (Q3); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Medicine, Science and the Law is 12037. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.420. 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 38. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Medicine, Science and the Law journal is 20421818, 00258024. 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. Medicine, Science and the Law is cited by a total of 249 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Medicine, Science and the Law Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Medicine, Science and the Law is 1.39, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Medicine, Science and the Law IF is increased by a factor of 0.27 and approximate percentage change is 24.11% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Medicine, Science and the Law Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Medicine, Science and the Law is 1.39. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Medicine, Science and the Law. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.39
2021 1.12
2020 0.96
2019 0.72
2018 0.52
2017 0.53
2016 0.53
2015 0.55
2014 0.40

Medicine, Science and the Law h-index


  Table Setting

Medicine, Science and the Law has an h-index of 38. It means 38 articles of this journal have more than 38 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.




Medicine, Science and the Law ISSN


The ISSN of Medicine, Science and the Law is 20421818, 00258024. 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

Medicine, Science and the Law Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Medicine, Science and the Law is 12037. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.420. 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 Medicine, Science and the Law by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.420
2021 0.309
2020 0.365
2019 0.408
2018 0.285
2017 0.316
2016 0.297
2015 0.279
2014 0.300

Ranking of Medicine, Science and the Law by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 12037
2021 14509
2020 12973
2019 11595
2018 14234
2017 12874
2016 13625
2015 14075
2014 13016

Medicine, Science and the Law Publisher


Table Setting

Medicine, Science and the Law is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1960-2022. 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 Medicine, Science and the Law is Med. Sci. Law. This abbreviation ('Med. Sci. Law') 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 Medicine, Science and the Law


If your research field is/are related to Law (Q1); Health Policy (Q3); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (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 Medicine, Science and the Law?

Medicine, Science and the Law latest impact IF is 1.39. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.39 (2022) and 0.40 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.75 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The Medicine, Science and the Law has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.420, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.420 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.279 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Medicine, Science and the Law over the previous 9-year period stands at 0.75.


What's the latest h-index of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The latest h-index of the Medicine, Science and the Law is 38.


Who's the publisher of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The Medicine, Science and the Law is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The Medicine, Science and the Law is currently ranked 12037 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 11595 in 2019 and its lowest position of 14509 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Medicine, Science and the Law is Med. Sci. Law.


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

Medicine, Science and the Law is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The Medicine, Science and the Law encompasses the following areas:

  • Law
  • Health Policy
  • Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects

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


What's the ISSN of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The Medicine, Science and the Law is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20421818, 00258024.


What's the best quartile of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The best quartile for the Medicine, Science and the Law is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Medicine, Science and the Law?

The Medicine, Science and the Law coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1960-2022.


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 Medicine, Science and the Law

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.39
2021 1.12
2020 0.96
2019 0.72
2018 0.52
2017 0.53
2016 0.53
2015 0.55
2014 0.40



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