Aims & Scope

Started in 1946, the Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences is internationally recognized as one of the top publications in its field.

The journal's coverage is broad, publishing the latest original research on the written beginnings of medicine in all its aspects.

When possible and appropriate, it focuses on what practitioners of the healing arts did or taught, and how their peers, as well as patients, received and interpreted their efforts.

Subscribers include clinicians and hospital libraries, as well as academic and public historians.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.4
2024 0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.180

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 35

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 22458

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 40

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.4
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.180
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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