Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Elsevier Inc. · United States
ISSN 0895-4356 eISSN 1878-5921
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 60
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal publishes research on methodological advancements and reporting standards in health research, including data sharing practices in stepped-wedge cluster randomized trials, development of diagnostic criteria, updates to reporting guidelines like PRISMA-ScR, and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Frequency Monthly
Status Active
Total Publications 9,883
Publisher Org Elsevier BV
Publishing Model Hybrid
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Inc.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0895-4356 / 1878-5921
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Web of Science Categories
Health Care Sciences & Services Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Epidemiology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref