Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

Aims & Scope

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM) is a graduate and medical student-run, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the publication of original research articles, scientific reviews, articles on medical history, personal perspectives on medicine, policy analyses, case reports, and symposia related to biomedical matters.

YJBM is published quarterly and aims to publish articles of interest to both physicians and scientists.

YJBM is and has been an internationally distributed journal with a long history of landmark articles.

Our contributors feature a notable list of philosophers, statesmen, scientists, and physicians, including Ernst Cassirer, Harvey Cushing, Rene Dubos, Edward Kennedy, Donald Seldin, and Jack Strominger.

Our Editorial Board consists of students and faculty members from Yale School of Medicine and Yale University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

All manuscripts submitted to YJBM are first evaluated on the basis of scientific quality, originality, appropriateness, contribution to the field, and style.

Suitable manuscripts are then subject to rigorous, fair, and rapid peer review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.931

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	74

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5438

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	621

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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
• PubMed
• Embase

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Arrhythmias After Acute Myocardial Infarction

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Jennifer, Alexandra R., Emily P.

• Heat and the Heart

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Yash, Haitham, Barrak

• Eco-emotions and Psychoterratic Syndromes: Reshaping Mental Health Assessment Under Climate Change

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Paolo, Batul, Francesco, Sophia, Cokorda Bagus Jaya, Luigi

• ChatGPT and the Future of Journal Reviews: A Feasibility Study

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Som, Dushyant, Harris L.

• Natriuretic Peptides as Biomarkers: Narrative Review and Considerations in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Dysfunctions

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Mohammad, Sreekar, Carolina B. A.

• Artificial Intelligence to Improve Patient Understanding of Radiology Reports

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Kanhai, Pavan, Rushabh, Sophie, Howard P.

• Assessing the Efficacy of Large Language Models in Health Literacy: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Kanhai S., Linda C., Pavan, Rushabh H.

• Natural Physiological Changes During Pregnancy

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Mahesh, Ansar Ahmad

• The Role of Social Support in Perinatal Mental Health and Psychosocial Stimulation

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Tatjana L., Margaret C., Simone N., Nour, Daisy R.

• Current Commonly Used Dynamic Parameters and Monitoring Systems for Perioperative Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy: A Review

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Chin Fung Kelvin, John D.

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