Best Practice and Research: Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Aims & Scope

Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism is a topical serial publication integrating the results from the latest original research into practical, evidence-based review articles that seek to address the key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management.

Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach which focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and highlighting topics for future research.

Management is described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient.

The series is aimed at the physician either in practice or in training.

In practical paperback format, each 200 page issue of Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism provides a comprehensive review of clinical practice and thinking within one specific area of endocrinology and metabolism.

Each issue, written by an international team of contributors and guest edited by a renowned expert, form part of a continuous update of current clinical practice. • Attractive format and two-colour text layout • Six issues published annually • Highlighting the latest 'best practice' and 'clinical evidence' • Topic-based, problem-orientated approach • Recommendations on diagnosis, treatment and patient management

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.1
2024	6.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.007

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1421

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1282

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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
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and 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.

• Cellular and molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial function

  Citation: 718

  Authors: Laura D., Thomas S., Michael R.

• Sexual dimorphism of body composition

  Citation: 681

  Authors: Jonathan C.K.

• Vitamin D receptor (VDR)-mediated actions of 1α,25(OH)2vitamin D3: Genomic and non-genomic mechanisms

  Citation: 541

  Authors: Mark R., Peter W., Mathew, Anthony W.

• Epidemiology of thyroid nodules

  Citation: 503

  Authors: Diana S., Hossein

• Worldwide vitamin D status

  Citation: 485

  Authors: Natasja M., Paul

• Maternal thyroid hormones early in pregnancy and fetal brain development

  Citation: 448

  Authors: Gabriella Morreale de, Marı́a Jesús, Francisco Escobar del

• Estrogen receptor alpha and beta in health and disease

  Citation: 431

  Authors: Min, Karin, Jan-Ã…ke

• Hashimotos’ thyroiditis: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinic and therapy

  Citation: 430

  Authors: Francesca, Poupak, Giusy, Debora, Sabrina Rosaria, Claudia, Leonid P., Silvia Martina, Alessandro

• The effect of vitamin D on bone and osteoporosis

  Citation: 405

  Authors: Paul, Natasja M.

• Sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk: A review of the epidemiologic evidence

  Citation: 404

  Authors: Kristen L.

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