
Academic Journal
Q2Diagnosis
About Diagnosis
About Diagnosis
Diagnosis is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 1960 (Germany). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2014-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2194-8011, 2194-802X; H-index 38.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (38): 38 articles have each received at least 38 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Diagnosis
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- 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 Diagnosis?
2194-8011, 2194-802X.
Who publishes Diagnosis?
1960.
What are Diagnosis's metrics?
H-index 38.
Is Diagnosis peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills; Innovations in Medical Education; Radiology practices and education; Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control; Patient Safety and Medication Errors; Healthcare cost, quality, practices.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
2,400.00 EUR
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
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.
Recent Research Articles
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