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Journal of Palliative Medicine

Mary Ann Liebert Inc. · United States · Est. 1968

ISSN1096-6218eISSN1557-7740

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.826

H-Index

134

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.96

Total Works

8,034

Total Citations

141,004

2yr Mean Citedness

0.88

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on palliative care across various populations and settings. It includes studies on symptom management, quality of life, and end-of-life care preferences. The journal also explores communication strategies, the use of technology in care delivery, and the experiences of patients, families, and healthcare professionals within palliative care contexts.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1968

FrequencyMonthly, 2009-

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications8,034

Publisher OrgMary Ann Liebert, Inc.

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1096-6218 / 1557-7740

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ1

Nursing (miscellaneous)Q1

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Health Care Sciences & Services

Scopus Categories

Nursing (miscellaneous)Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifePatient Dignity and PrivacyPain Management and Opioid UseFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsEthics in medical practiceCancer survivorship and careGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesPatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare