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International Journal of MS Care

Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis · United States · Est. 1988

ISSN1537-2073

SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total35

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.536

H-Index

SNIP

0.704

Total Works

1,028

Total Citations

12,215

2yr Mean Citedness

1.02

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on multiple sclerosis (MS), examining its impact on various aspects of patients' lives and exploring different management and treatment strategies. Articles cover the experiences of individuals with MS, including challenges related to bladder and bowel dysfunction, respiratory issues, spasticity, and fatigue. The journal also investigates the effectiveness of interventions such as group therapy, positive psychology exercises, physical activity, running, ocean sailing, functional electrical stimulation, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Additionally, it addresses aspects of MS care, including diagnostic processes, the role of clinical guidelines, the influence of social determinants of health, and the perspectives of healthcare professionals.

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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 Language—

1st Year Published1988

FrequencyQuarterly

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,028

OA Since2018

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

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4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1537-2073

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Indexed in a trusted database?

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?

N/A

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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.

Advanced and Specialized NursingQ1

Neurology (clinical)Q3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Neurology (clinical)Advanced and Specialized Nursing

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Multiple Sclerosis Research StudiesAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ResearchBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersFamily Support in IllnessPeripheral Neuropathies and DisordersPolyomavirus and related diseasesSystemic Sclerosis and Related DiseasesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeCancer survivorship and care