Epidemiology

Aims & Scope

Epidemiology publishes original research from all fields of epidemiology.

The journal also welcomes review articles and meta-analyses, novel hypotheses, descriptions and applications of new methods, and discussions of research theory or public health policy.

We give special consideration to papers from developing countries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.4
2024	4.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.831

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	203

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1692

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1404

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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
• Embase

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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.

• No Adjustments Are Needed for Multiple Comparisons

  Citation: 4555

  Authors: Kenneth J.

• Marginal Structural Models and Causal Inference in Epidemiology

  Citation: 4121

  Authors: James M., Miguel Ángel, Babette

• Assessing the Performance of Prediction Models

  Citation: 3750

  Authors: Ewout W., Andrew J., Nancy R., Thomas, Mithat, Nancy, Michael J., Michael W.

• Causal Diagrams for Epidemiologic Research

  Citation: 2968

  Authors: Sander, Judea, James M.

• A Structural Approach to Selection Bias

  Citation: 2112

  Authors: Miguel A., Sonia, James M.

• Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE)

  Citation: 2063

  Authors: Jan P., Erik, Douglas G., Peter C., Cynthia D., Stuart J., Charles, James J., Matthias

• Overadjustment Bias and Unnecessary Adjustment in Epidemiologic Studies

  Citation: 1545

  Authors: Enrique F., Stephen R., Robert W.

• Sensitivity Analyses for Robust Causal Inference from Mendelian Randomization Analyses with Multiple Genetic Variants

  Citation: 1544

  Authors: Stephen, Jack, Tove, Erik, Simon G.

• The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement

  Citation: 1497

  Authors: Erik, Douglas G., Matthias, Stuart J., Peter C., Jan P.

• Marginal Structural Models to Estimate the Causal Effect of Zidovudine on the Survival of HIV-Positive Men

  Citation: 1379

  Authors: Miguel Ángel, Babette, James M.

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