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Frontiers in Medicine

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1862

eISSN2296-858X
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
100
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (4 more)+22
Total100
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.952
H-Indexi
142
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
1.01
Total Worksi
21,927
Total Citationsi
247,143
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.13
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Medicine is an open-access journal publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research, from clinical breakthroughs to translational science, across all medical disciplines. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings with the global medical community, fostering collaboration and accelerating the translation of research into clinical practice. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Surgery, Urology, and Women's Health. We welcome original research, reviews, clinical trials, case reports, and methodology articles.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1862
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications21,927
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2013
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 3,150
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSSPMC

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2296-858X
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 3,150
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, PMC
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

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

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Medicine, General & Internal

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentRespiratory Support and MechanismsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsGlaucoma and retinal disordersIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Medicine

Is Frontiers in Medicine a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Medicine: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Medicine?

Frontiers in Medicine is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.13.

Is Frontiers in Medicine indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Medicine is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Medicine?

Frontiers in Medicine is an open-access journal publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research, from clinical breakthroughs to translational science, across all medical disciplines. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings with the global medical community, fostering collaboration and accelerating the translation of research into clinical practice. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Ortho

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Medicine?

Frontiers in Medicine charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref