Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease (JIMD) is the official journal of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM).

By enhancing communication between workers in the field throughout the world, the JIMD aims to improve the management and understanding of inherited metabolic disorders.

It publishes results of original research and new or important observations pertaining to any aspect of inherited metabolic disease in humans and higher animals.

This includes clinical (medical, dental and veterinary), biochemical, genetic (including cytogenetic, molecular and population genetic), experimental (including cell biological), methodological, theoretical, epidemiological, ethical and counselling aspects.

The JIMD also reviews important new developments or controversial issues relating to metabolic disorders and publishes reviews and short reports arising from the Society's annual symposia.

A distinction is made between peer-reviewed scientific material that is selected because of its significance for other professionals in the field and non-peer- reviewed material that aims to be important, controversial, interesting or entertaining (“Extras”).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	4.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.234

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	125

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3393

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1345

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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.

• A general introduction to the biochemistry of mitochondrial fatty acid β‐oxidation

  Citation: 804

  Authors: Sander Michel, Ronald J. A.

• Blood–brain barrier structure and function and the challenges for CNS drug delivery

  Citation: 740

  Authors: N. Joan

• Mitochondrial ATP synthase: architecture, function and pathology

  Citation: 502

  Authors: An I., Jan A. M., Richard J. T.

• Choline and betaine in health and disease

  Citation: 467

  Authors: Per Magne

• Tandem mass spectrometry: A new method for acylcarnitine profiling with potential for neonatal screening for inborn errors of metabolism

  Citation: 456

  Authors: D. S., N., D. L., C. R.

• Long‐term prognosis in galactosaemia: Results of a survey of 350 cases

  Citation: 439

  Authors: D. D., N. R. M., G. N.

• Dealing with methionine/homocysteine sulfur: cysteine metabolism to taurine and inorganic sulfur

  Citation: 420

  Authors: Martha H., Iori

• Suggested guidelines for the diagnosis and management of urea cycle disorders: First revision

  Citation: 370

  Authors: Johannes, Alberto, Anupam, Marjorie, Daniela, Martin, Hanna, Diego, Guillem, René, Anastasia, Aude, Galit, Vicente, Martina, Carlo

• Vitamin B₁₂, folate, and the methionine remethylation cycle—biochemistry, pathways, and regulation

  Citation: 353

  Authors: D. Sean, Brian, Matthias R.

• Overview of homocysteine and folate metabolism. With special references to cardiovascular disease and neural tube defects

  Citation: 347

  Authors: Henk J., Yvo

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