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Schmerz

Springer Verlag · Germany · Est. 1987

ISSN1432-2129
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
37
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
Total37
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
0.308
H-Index
62
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.627
Total Works
3,090
Total Citations
25,947
2yr Mean Citedness
0.56
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Aims & Scope

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift Der Schmerz ist ein international angesehenes Publikationsorgan und wendet sich an Ärzt*innen aller Fachgebiete sowie an Allgemeinmediziner*innen und Psycholog*innen, die mit der Behandlung von Schmerzpatient*innen oder in der Schmerzforschung beschäftigt sind. Das Ziel der Zeitschrift ist es, die Versorgung von Schmerzpatient*innen langfristig zu verbessern. Praxisorientierte Übersichtsarbeiten greifen ausgewählte Themen auf und bieten dem Leser eine Zusammenstellung aktueller Erkenntnisse aus allen Bereichen der Schmerzforschung und Symptomkontrolle bei Schmerz. Neben der Vermittlung von relevantem Hintergrundwissen liegt der Schwerpunkt dabei auf der Bewertung und wissenschaftlicher Ergebnisse unter Berücksichtigung praktischer Erfahrung. Frei eingereichte Originalien ermöglichen die Präsentation wichtiger klinischer Studien und dienen dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch. Ungewöhnliche Krankheits- bzw. Behandlungsverläufe in der Rubrik “Der interessante Fall” regen zur Optimierung diagnostischer und therapeutischer Strategien an. Beiträge der Rubrik “CME Zertifizierte Fortbildung” bieten gesicherte Ergebnisse wissenschaftlicher Forschung und machen ärztliche Erfahrung für die tägliche Praxis nutzbar. Die Rubrik orientiert sich an der Weiterbildungsordnung des Fachgebiets. Aims & Scope Der Schmerz is an internationally recognized journal and addresses all scientists, practitioners and psychologists, dealing with the treatment of pain patients or working in pain research. The aim of the journal is to enhance the treatment of pain patients in the long run. Review articles provide an overview on selected topics and offer the reader a summary of current findings from all fields of pain research, pain management and pain symptom management. Freely submitted original papers allow the presentation of important clinical studies and serve the scientific exchange. Case reports feature interesting cases and aim at optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Review articles under the rubric “Continuing Medical Education” present verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice. Review All articles of Der Schmerz are peer reviewed. Declaration of Helsinki All manuscripts submitted for publication presenting results from studies on probands or patients must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki. Indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded, Medline, Neuroscience Citation Index, Research Alert, EMBASE and

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageGerman
1st Year Published1987
Annual Volume~ 77 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications3,090
Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer Verlag
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1432-2129
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?
German

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
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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 MedicineQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Neurology (clinical)Q3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

AnesthesiologyClinical Neurology

Scopus Categories

Neurology (clinical)Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPain Management and Opioid UsePain Mechanisms and TreatmentsMigraine and Headache StudiesPain Management and Placebo EffectBiomedical and Chemical ResearchFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchPediatric Pain Management TechniquesAnesthesia and Pain ManagementMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref