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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

1.60

h-Index

2024-2025

 216

Rank

2024-2025

 5552

SJR

2024-2025

 0.915

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 CMAJ
Abbreviation CMAJ
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 216
Overall Rank/Ranking 5552
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.915
Impact Score 1.60
Publisher Canadian Medical Association
Country Canada
ISSN 08203946, 14882329
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1945-2025




About CMAJ


CMAJ is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Canadian Medical Association. The overall rank of CMAJ is 5552. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.915. 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 216. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of CMAJ journal is 08203946, 14882329. 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. CMAJ is cited by a total of 2655 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


CMAJ Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of CMAJ is 1.60, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. CMAJ IF is decreased by a factor of 0.11 and approximate percentage change is -6.43% 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

CMAJ Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of CMAJ is 1.60. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.60
2023 1.71
2022 2.73
2021 2.50
2020 1.07
2019 1.11
2018 1.20
2017 1.02
2016 1.01
2015 1.18
2014 1.24

CMAJ h-index


  Table Setting

CMAJ has an h-index of 216. It means 216 articles of this journal have more than 216 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.




CMAJ ISSN


The ISSN of CMAJ is 08203946, 14882329. 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

CMAJ Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of CMAJ is 5552. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.915. 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 CMAJ by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.915
2023 1.287
2022 1.716
2021 1.477
2020 0.975
2019 1.031
2018 1.343
2017 1.703
2016 1.738
2015 1.752
2014 1.632

Ranking of CMAJ by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5552
2023 2916
2022 1692
2021 2143
2020 4535
2019 4132
2018 2726
2017 1822
2016 1820
2015 1828
2014 1995

CMAJ Publisher


Table Setting

CMAJ is published by Canadian Medical Association. It's publishing house is located in Canada. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1945-2025. 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 CMAJ is CMAJ. This abbreviation ('CMAJ') 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 CMAJ


If your research field is/are related to 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 CMAJ?

CMAJ latest impact IF is 1.60. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.73 (2022) and 1.01 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.49 in the previous 11 years.


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

The CMAJ has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.915, 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 1.752 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.915 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the CMAJ over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.49.


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

The latest h-index of the CMAJ is 216.


Who's the publisher of the CMAJ?

The CMAJ is published by the Canadian Medical Association, with its country of publication being the Canada.


What's the current ranking of the CMAJ?

The CMAJ is currently ranked 5552 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 1692 in 2022 and its lowest position of 5552 in 2024.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the CMAJ is CMAJ.


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

CMAJ is classified as a journal that the Canadian Medical Association publishes.


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

The CMAJ 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 CMAJ?

The CMAJ is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 08203946, 14882329.


What's the best quartile of the CMAJ?

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


What's the coverage history of the CMAJ?

The CMAJ coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1945-2025.


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 CMAJ

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.60
2023 1.71
2022 2.73
2021 2.50
2020 1.07
2019 1.11
2018 1.20
2017 1.02
2016 1.01
2015 1.18
2014 1.24



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