Academic Journal
Q2Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
About Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
About Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1973-1975, 2001-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1470-2118, 1473-4893; H-index 96.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (96): Strong citation impact — 96 articles cited at least 96 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London?
1470-2118, 1473-4893.
Who publishes Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London?
Elsevier B.V..
What are Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London's metrics?
H-index 96.
Is Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Topics in published research
Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Innovations in Medical Education; Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Healthcare cost, quality, practices; Respiratory Support and Mechanisms; Emergency and Acute Care Studies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
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Journal Metrics
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Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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