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Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines

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

4.67

h-Index

2024-2025

 55

Rank

2024-2025

 5361

SJR

2024-2025

 0.938

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 Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
Abbreviation Chin. J. Nat. Med.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2)
h-index 55
Overall Rank/Ranking 5361
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.938
Impact Score 4.67
Publisher China Pharmaceutical University
Country China
ISSN 18755364, 20956975
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2004-2025




About Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines


Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2). It is published by China Pharmaceutical University. The overall rank of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is 5361. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.938. 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 55. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines journal is 18755364, 20956975. 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. Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is cited by a total of 1422 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is 4.67, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines IF is increased by a factor of 0.6 and approximate percentage change is 14.74% 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

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is 4.67. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.67
2023 4.07
2022 4.53
2021 3.61
2020 2.89
2019 2.18
2018 1.91
2017 2.13
2016 1.88
2015 1.95
2014 1.51

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines h-index


  Table Setting

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines has an h-index of 55. It means 55 articles of this journal have more than 55 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.




Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines ISSN


The ISSN of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is 18755364, 20956975. 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

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is 5361. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.938. 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 Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.938
2023 0.788
2022 0.673
2021 0.569
2020 0.664
2019 0.516
2018 0.515
2017 0.587
2016 0.528
2015 0.506
2014 0.411

Ranking of Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5361
2023 6361
2022 7469
2021 8752
2020 7537
2019 9509
2018 9272
2017 8023
2016 8841
2015 9113
2014 10436

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines Publisher


Table Setting

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is published by China Pharmaceutical University. It's publishing house is located in China. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2004-2025. 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 Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is Chin. J. Nat. Med.. This abbreviation ('Chin. J. Nat. Med.') 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 Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines


If your research field is/are related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2), 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 Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines latest impact IF is 4.67. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.67 (2024) and 1.51 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.85 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.938, 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 0.938 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.411 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.85.


What's the latest h-index of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The latest h-index of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is 55.


Who's the publisher of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is published by the China Pharmaceutical University, with its country of publication being the China.


What's the current ranking of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is currently ranked 5361 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 5361 in 2024 and its lowest position of 10436 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is Chin. J. Nat. Med..


Is the "Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is classified as a journal that the China Pharmaceutical University publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines encompasses the following areas:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Drug Discovery

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


What's the ISSN of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18755364, 20956975.


What's the best quartile of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The best quartile for the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines?

The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2004-2025.


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 Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.67
2023 4.07
2022 4.53
2021 3.61
2020 2.89
2019 2.18
2018 1.91
2017 2.13
2016 1.88
2015 1.95
2014 1.51



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