American Journal of Industrial Medicine

Aims & Scope

American Journal of Industrial Medicine considers for publication reports of original research, review articles, instructive case reports, and analyses of policy in the fields of occupational and environmental health and safety.

The Journal also accepts commentaries, book reviews and letters of comment and criticism.

The goals of the journal are to advance and disseminate knowledge, promote research and foster the prevention of disease and injury.

Specific topics of interest include: occupational disease; environmental disease; pesticides; cancer; occupational epidemiology; environmental epidemiology; disease surveillance systems; ergonomics; dust diseases; lead poisoning; neurotoxicology; endocrine disruptors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.046

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4480

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	964

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Development of an upper extremity outcome measure: The DASH (disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and head)

  Citation: 4017

  Authors: Pamela L., Peter C., Claire, Dorcas, Donald, Aileen, Gillian, Jeffrey N., Matti, Robert G., Laura, James

• Risk factors for work‐related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of recent longitudinal studies

  Citation: 1095

  Authors: Bruno R., Edgar Ramos

• The global burden of occupational noise‐induced hearing loss

  Citation: 693

  Authors: Deborah Imel, Robert Y., Marisol, Marilyn

• Occupational factors and carpal tunnel syndrome

  Citation: 615

  Authors: Barbara A., Lawrence J., Thomas J.

• Estimation of the global burden of disease attributable to contaminated sharps injuries among health‐care workers

  Citation: 491

  Authors: Annette, Elisabetta, Yvan

• Are psychosocial factors, risk factors for symptoms and signs of the shoulder, elbow, or hand/wrist?: A review of the epidemiological literature

  Citation: 453

  Authors: Paulien M., Anja M., Jolanda ter

• Health risks posed by use of Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) in PVC medical devices: A critical review

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Joel A., Ted, Tee, Michael, Mark

• Dermal absorption potential of industrial chemicals: Criteria for skin notation

  Citation: 369

  Authors: V., J. Thomas, P. O.

• A prospective study of computer users: I. Study design and incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Fredric, Michele, Cindy, David, Susan, Alicia, Eileen, Daniel J., Carolyn

• Penetration of industrial chemicals across the skin: A predictive model

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Richard H., Russell O.

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