Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: University of the West Indies

Abbreviation: West Indian 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.

0.07

SJR

 

h-Index

 39

Rank

 29409

Important Details

Title West Indian Medical Journal
Standard Abbreviation West Indian Med. J.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4)
Impact Score 0.07
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
h-index 39
Overall Rank 29409
Publisher Name University of the West Indies
Publication Country Jamaica
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 00433144, 23095830
Coverage and History 1954-2019, 2021-2024
Best Quartile Q4
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
7

About West Indian Medical Journal


West Indian Medical Journal is a journal published by University of the West Indies. This journal covers the area[s] related to Medicine (miscellaneous), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1954-2019, 2021-2024. The rank of this journal is 29409. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.07, 39, and , respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 00433144, 23095830.

The best quartile of West Indian Medical Journal is Q4. This journal has received a total of 7 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


West Indian Medical Journal Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the West Indian Medical Journal is 0.07. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.07

It is increased by a factor of around 0, and the percentage change is 0% 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.

Table Setting

Prediction of West Indian Medical Journal Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of West Indian Medical Journal is 0.07. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 0.07
2024 0.07
2023 0.17
2022 0.05
2021 0.17
2020 0.08
2019 0.09
2018 0.11
2017 0.34
2016 0.23
2015 0.23
2014 0.40

West Indian Medical Journal h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of West Indian Medical Journal is 39. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 39 published articles with more than 39 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.




West Indian Medical Journal ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of West Indian Medical Journal is/are as follows: 00433144, 23095830.

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}

Table Setting

West Indian Medical Journal Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The West Indian Medical Journal is ranked 29409 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.


West Indian Medical Journal Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of West Indian Medical Journal is University of the West Indies. The publishing house of this journal is located in the Jamaica. Its coverage history is as follows: 1954-2019, 2021-2024.


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 West Indian Medical Journal is West Indian 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 ('West Indian Med. J.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in West Indian 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 West Indian Medical Journal?

The latest impact score of West Indian Medical Journal is 0.07. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of West Indian Medical Journal?

The latest h-index of West Indian Medical Journal is 39. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


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

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


What is the ranking of West Indian Medical Journal?

The latest ranking of West Indian Medical Journal is 29409. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of West Indian Medical Journal?

West Indian Medical Journal is published by University of the West Indies. The publication country of this journal is Jamaica.


What is the abbreviation of West Indian Medical Journal?

This standard abbreviation of West Indian Medical Journal is West Indian Med. J..


Is "West Indian Medical Journal" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

West Indian Medical Journal is a journal published by University of the West Indies.


What is the scope of West Indian Medical Journal?

The scope of West Indian Medical Journal is as follows:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

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


What is the ISSN of West Indian Medical Journal?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of West Indian Medical Journal is/are as follows: 00433144, 23095830.


What is the best quartile for West Indian Medical Journal?

The best quartile for West Indian Medical Journal is Q4.


What is the coverage history of West Indian Medical Journal?

The coverage history of West Indian Medical Journal is as follows 1954-2019, 2021-2024.


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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West Indian Medical Journal Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 0.07
2024 0.07
2023 0.17
2022 0.05
2021 0.17
2020 0.08
2019 0.09
2018 0.11
2017 0.34
2016 0.23
2015 0.23
2014 0.40



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