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Journal of Cannabis Research

BioMed Central Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2011

ISSN2522-5782eISSN2522-5782
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
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
0.908
H-Index
33
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.274
Total Works
419
Total Citations
4,751
2yr Mean Citedness
1.91
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the multifaceted aspects of cannabis, including its medicinal applications, therapeutic potential, market dynamics, public health implications, and the chemical properties of its compounds. Articles explore clinical effectiveness, safety profiles, and the impact of cannabis use on mental health and specific patient populations. The research also delves into the cultivation, regulation, and the development of novel cannabinoid-based interventions and products.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
7
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 68 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications419
Publisher OrgBioMed Central
OA Since2018
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~7 weeks
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
PMCNational Digital Preservation Program, ChinaCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
BioMed Central Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2522-5782 / 2522-5782
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
PMC, National Digital Preservation Program, China, CLOCKSS
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.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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.

Complementary and Alternative MedicineQ1
Health (social science)Q1
PharmacologyQ2
Pharmacology (medical)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Scopus Categories

PharmacologyComplementary and Alternative MedicinePharmacology (medical)Health (social science)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Cannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchSubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesPsychedelics and Drug StudiesForensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentSmoking Behavior and CessationGABA and Rice ResearchHops Chemistry and ApplicationsPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsPharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref