Colombia Medica
Published by Facultad de Salud de la Universidad del Valle
ISSN : 0120-8322 eISSN : 1657-9534
Abbreviation : Colomb. Medica
Aims & Scope
Colombia Médica is an international peer-reviewed medical journal that will consider any original contribution that advances or illuminates medical science or practice, or that educates to the journal's’ readers.The journal is owned by a non-profit organization, Universidad del Valle, and serves the scientific community strictly following the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) recommendations of policies on publication ethics policies for medical journals.
Colombia Médica publishes original research articles, viewpoints and reviews in all areas of medical science and clinical practice.
However, Colombia Médica gives the highest priority to papers on general and internal medicine, public health and primary health care.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.3 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 17130 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 132 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.285 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q3 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Licensing & Copyright
This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.
Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.
APC Details
The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.
This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.
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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.
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Validity and reliability of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB): a pilot study on mobility in the Colombian Andes.
Citation: 160
Authors: José Fernando, Carmen-Lucia, Beatriz, Maria Victoria, Jack
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SÃndrome de X Frágil
Citation: 109
Authors: Wilmar, Flora, Laura Yuriko, Jose Vicente, Sebastián, Randi
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El rigor metodológico en la investigación cualitativa.
Citation: 57
Authors: Edelmira, Marta LucÃa
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GuÃa de práctica clÃnica para la prevención, diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en la población mayor de 18 años
Citation: 48
Authors: Pablo, Oscar Mauricio, Diana, Olga Milena, Daniel Gerardo, Luz angela, Luisa Fernanda, Clara MarÃa, Liliana, Doris Amanda, Juan Guillermo, Cristian Alejandro, Nestor Fabián, Pilar, Alvaro Andrés
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Trends of cancer incidence and mortality in Cali, Colombia. 50 years experience
Citation: 42
Authors: Luis Eduardo, Tito, Paola, Luz Stella, Pelayo
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Association between periodontal disease and plasma levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
Citation: 40
Authors: Adriana, Gloria Inés, Lina Viviana, Carlos Martin, Andrés, Camilo, Diego, Adolfo
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Frailty in older adults and their association with social determinants of Health. The SABE Colombia Study
Citation: 37
Authors: José, Carlos, Ximena, Fernando