Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) is the official journal of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts aimed at the translational use of ultrasound for diagnosis, intervention, and other clinical applications.

The JDMS provides research, clinical, and educational content for all specialties including but not limited to abdominal, women’s health, pediatric, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal sonography.

The journal’s scope may also include research on instrumentation, physics, ergonomics, technical advancements, education, and professional issues in the field of sonography.

Types of submissions accepted by the JDMS are Original Research, Literature Review, Case Studies, Symposia (related to education, policy, technology, or professional issues), and Letters to the Editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.163

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23572

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	124

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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 Health Professions 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.

• Interpretation of the Correlation Coefficient: A Basic Review

  Citation: 1723

  Authors: Richard

• Measures of Association: How to Choose?

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Harry

• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) Among Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Vascular Technologists

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Kevin, Shawn, Joan

• The Prevalence of Musculoskeleta Disorders Among Diagnostic Medical Sonograhers

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Ian, Andre, Jonathan, Joan P., Vickie A.

• Accuracy and Cost Comparison of Ultrasound Versus Alternative Imaging Modalities, Including CT, MR, PET, and Angiography

  Citation: 64

  Authors: S. Michelle, Anne

• The Nature, Cause, and Extent of Occupational Musculoskeletal Injuries among Sonographers

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Marylou, Paul, Robert, Dianne, Daria

• The Methods and Effects of Transducer Degradation on Image Quality and the Clinical Efficacy of Diagnostic Sonography

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Beate, G. W., James, William H., Mark

• High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Specific Therapeutic Treatments: A Literature Review

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Kevin D., Brandon, Michael

• Sonography

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Marveen

• Characterizing Triphasic, Biphasic, and Monophasic Doppler Waveforms

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Robert

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