Journal of Endocrinological Investigation

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Endocrinological Investigation is an international journal with an international editorial board, covering all fields of endocrinology and metabolism, including neuroendocrinology, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, andrology, gynecological endocrinology, obesity, diabetes, pediatric and geriatric endocrinology.

Both clinical, translational and basic original studies, as well as opinions, commentaries, solicited and unsolicited reviews, clinical practice guidelines and position statements, letters to the Editor are published after being submitted to rigorous peer review.

The Journal of Endocrinological Investigation represents an essential reading not only for endocrinologists engaged in endocrinological research but also for those primarily involved in daily clinical practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	3.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.215

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	104

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3486

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3129

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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 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.

• Italian cross-sectional growth charts for height, weight and BMI (2 to 20 yr)

  Citation: 663

  Authors: E., S., A., E., G., L., F., L., N., G., A.

• Prevalence of adrenal incidentaloma in a contemporary computerized tomography series

  Citation: 556

  Authors: S., A., G., P., S., A., P., C., L., G. V., A., M.

• Post-prandial decrease of circulating human ghrelin levels

  Citation: 498

  Authors: M., R., R. L., S., M., R., Christian

• Exercise and circulating Cortisol levels: The intensity threshold effect

  Citation: 478

  Authors: E. E., E., C., M., A., A. C.

• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Associazione Medici Endocrinologi, and European Thyroid Association medical guidelines for clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules: Executive Summary of recommendations

  Citation: 293

  Authors: H., E., R., D. S., R., L., P.

• Action of thyroid hormone in brain

  Citation: 281

  Authors: J.

• Preliminary evidence that Ghrelin, the natural GH secretagogue (GHS)-receptor ligand, strongly stimulates GH secretion in humans

  Citation: 252

  Authors: E., L., F., M., G., C., F. F., R., F., E.

• Osteopenia in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; prevalence and aspects of pathophysiology

  Citation: 250

  Authors: S. A. G., A. R. M. M., L. M. J. W., J. A., A. G. H.

• Minimally invasive surgery for thyroid small nodules: Preliminary report

  Citation: 229

  Authors: P., P., M., C., C.

• The treatment of malignant pheochromocytoma with Iodine-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG): A comprehensive review of 116 reported patients

  Citation: 226

  Authors: Keh-Chuan, P. A., K. K., P. P. B., D. C.

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