Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Kurume Medical Journal- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Kurume University School of Medicine

Abbreviation: Kurume Med. J.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

0.36

SJR

 

h-Index

 25

Rank

 25024

Important Details

Title Kurume Medical Journal
Standard Abbreviation Kurume Med. J.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4)
Impact Score 0.36
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
h-index 25
Overall Rank 25024
Publisher Name Kurume University School of Medicine
Publication Country Japan
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 18812090, 00235679
Coverage and History 1954-2024
Best Quartile Q4
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
37

About Kurume Medical Journal


Kurume Medical Journal is a journal published by Kurume University School of Medicine. This journal covers the area[s] related to Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1954-2024. The rank of this journal is 25024. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.36, 25, and , respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 18812090, 00235679.

The best quartile of Kurume Medical Journal is Q4. This journal has received a total of 37 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Kurume Medical Journal Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Kurume Medical Journal is 0.36. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.36

It is increased by a factor of around 0.23, and the percentage change is 176.92% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Prediction of Kurume Medical Journal Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Kurume Medical Journal is 0.36. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Kurume Medical Journal. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 0.36
2024 0.13
2023 0.09
2022 0.07
2021 0.08
2020 0.30
2019 0.25
2018 0.43
2017 0.18
2016 0.26
2015 0.61
2014 0.13

Kurume Medical Journal h-index


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The h-index of Kurume Medical Journal is 25. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 25 published articles with more than 25 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Kurume Medical Journal ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Kurume Medical Journal is/are as follows: 18812090, 00235679.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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Kurume Medical Journal Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Kurume Medical Journal is ranked 25024 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked .

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Kurume Medical Journal Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Kurume Medical Journal is Kurume University School of Medicine. The publishing house of this journal is located in the Japan. Its coverage history is as follows: 1954-2024.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Kurume Medical Journal is Kurume Med. J.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Kurume Med. J.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Kurume Medical Journal


If your area of research or discipline is related to Medicine (miscellaneous), etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Kurume Medical Journal?

The latest impact score of Kurume Medical Journal is 0.36. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Kurume Medical Journal?

The latest h-index of Kurume Medical Journal is 25. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Kurume Medical Journal?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Kurume Medical Journal is . It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Kurume Medical Journal?

The latest ranking of Kurume Medical Journal is 25024. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Kurume Medical Journal?

Kurume Medical Journal is published by Kurume University School of Medicine. The publication country of this journal is Japan.


What is the abbreviation of Kurume Medical Journal?

This standard abbreviation of Kurume Medical Journal is Kurume Med. J..


Is "Kurume Medical Journal" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Kurume Medical Journal is a journal published by Kurume University School of Medicine.


What is the scope of Kurume Medical Journal?

The scope of Kurume Medical Journal is as follows:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

For detailed scope of Kurume Medical Journal, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Kurume Medical Journal?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Kurume Medical Journal is/are as follows: 18812090, 00235679.


What is the best quartile for Kurume Medical Journal?

The best quartile for Kurume Medical Journal is Q4.


What is the coverage history of Kurume Medical Journal?

The coverage history of Kurume Medical Journal is as follows 1954-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Kurume Medical Journal Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 0.36
2024 0.13
2023 0.09
2022 0.07
2021 0.08
2020 0.30
2019 0.25
2018 0.43
2017 0.18
2016 0.26
2015 0.61
2014 0.13



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