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Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Elsevier B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 1938

ISSN1523-1747

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

1.659

H-Index

309

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.164

Total Works

44,319

Total Citations

1,129,554

2yr Mean Citedness

0.60

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal publishes research on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying skin diseases, including autoimmune conditions like vitiligo and inflammatory disorders such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It also covers advancements in evaluating the effects of ultraviolet radiation on skin and the role of neuroendocrine signaling in skin function.

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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 / RegionNetherlands

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1938

FrequencyMonthly, < Nov. 1975->

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications44,319

Publisher OrgElsevier BV

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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?

Elsevier B.V.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1523-1747

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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

2019

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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.

BiochemistryQ1

Cell BiologyQ1

DermatologyQ1

Molecular BiologyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Dermatology

Scopus Categories

BiochemistryDermatologyMolecular BiologyCell Biology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Dermatology and Skin DiseasesSkin and Cellular Biology ResearchSkin Protection and AgingAutoimmune Bullous Skin Diseasesmelanin and skin pigmentationPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisHair Growth and DisordersImmunotherapy and Immune ResponsesUrticaria and Related ConditionsCutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management