Hormone and Metabolic Research

Aims & Scope

Covering the fields of endocrinology and metabolism from both, a clinical and basic science perspective, this well regarded journal publishes original articles, and short communications on cutting edge topics.

Speedy publication time is given high priority, ensuring that endocrinologists worldwide get timely, fast-breaking information as it happens.

Hormone and Metabolic Research presents reviews, original papers, and short communications, and includes a section on Innovative Methods.

With a preference for experimental over observational studies, this journal disseminates new and reliable experimental data from across the field of endocrinology and metabolism to researchers, scientists and doctors world-wide.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.538

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	104

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10807

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	638

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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 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.

• Adaptation of Islets of Langerhans to Pregnancy: β-Cell Growth, Enhanced Insulin Secretion and the Role of Lactogenic Hormones

  Citation: 416

  Authors: R., T.

• An Adipocyte-Derived Plasma Protein, Adiponectin, Adheres to Injured Vascular Walls

  Citation: 411

  Authors: Y., Y., M., M., N., M., T., Y., S., T., S., J., T., Y.

• A European Evidence-Based Guideline for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 368

  Authors: B., P., J., N., C., M., K., S., E., J., K., K., A.-M., M., A., J., P., M., M., A., L., N., K., Z., P., A., K., A., P., V., U., B., S., Y., A., C., W., T., M., A., N., R., J., K., V., B., X., E., S., V., P., P., A.-M., M., R., A., M., J., C., M., U., H., J., N., L., C., U., J., A., Z., S., N., M., K., D., V., P., B., D., K., N., R., Y., S., J., K., C., M., A., D., F., A., A., P., B., M., L., A., A., S., F., T., A., C., M., U., T., J., P., K., S., T., B., J., Z., T., V., G., D., F., J., A., C., P., D., P., R., J., T.

• The OB Protein (Leptin) Pathway - A Link Between Adipose Tissue Mass and Central Neural Networks

  Citation: 356

  Authors: L., F., P.

• Depot-Specific Hormonal Characteristics of Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissue and their Relation to the Metabolic Syndrome

  Citation: 294

  Authors: B. L., D., M. E., R. F.

• Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

  Citation: 292

  Authors: C., W.-C., M., K., R.

• A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Endocrine-Related Adverse Events Associated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Jeroen, Corina, Filip, Bert, Brigitte

• A Simple Free Fat Cell Bioassay for Insulin

  Citation: 272

  Authors: A., M., M., J.

• Selenium and Inflammation: Underlying Anti-inflammatory Mechanisms

  Citation: 258

  Authors: L. H.

• Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism in Patient's Cohorts and in Population-based Studies - A Review of the Current Literature

  Citation: 254

  Authors: A., H.

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