Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes

Aims & Scope

Publishing outstanding articles from all fields of endocrinology and diabetology, from molecular biology to clinical research, this journal is a brilliant resource.

Since being published in English in 1983, the popularity of this journal has grown steadily, reflecting the importance of this publication within its field.

Original contributions and short communications appear in each issue along with reviews addressing current topics.

In addition, supplementary issues are published each year presenting abstracts or proceedings of national and international scientific meetings.

The journal was initially published in German and is still the oldest endocrinological periodical in the German-language market!

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.553

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	88

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10525

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	547

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

• Adipose Tissue Dysfunction in Obesity

  Citation: 497

  Authors: M.

• Insulin resistance: definition and consequences

  Citation: 486

  Authors: H.

• Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Astrid, Dirk, Ulrich A., Rüdiger, Matthias, Guido, Lutz, Erwin

• Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus

  Citation: 377

  Authors: W., J.

• Mechanisms of TNF-α-induced insulin resistance

  Citation: 328

  Authors: G.

• Placental structure: in a comparative aspect

  Citation: 273

  Authors: R., P.

• Effects of Free Fatty Acids (FFA) on Glucose Metabolism: Significance for Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 272

  Authors: G.

• Low Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations are Associated with Insulin Resistance and Obesity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

  Citation: 219

  Authors: S., U., S., B., M., S., R., K., O.

• Diabetes is Associated with Higher Trimethylamine N-oxide Plasma Levels

  Citation: 200

  Authors: M., G., J., I., I., S., D., O, A., E.

• Changes and Relations of Circulating Visfatin, Apelin, and Resistin Levels in Normal, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, and Type 2 Diabetic Subjects

  Citation: 191

  Authors: L., G., Q., Y., M., H., K.

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