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Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

eISSN: 1520-4804pISSN: 0022-2623

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Aims and Scope

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering research in medicinal chemistry. It is published by the American Chemical Society. It was established in 1959 as the Journal of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry and obtained its current name in 1963. Portoghese had served as editor-in-chief from 1972-2011. In 2012, Gunda I. Georg (University of Minnesota) and Shaomeng Wang (University of Michigan) succeeded Philip S. Portoghese (University of Minnesota) as co-Editor-in -Chief. In 2021, Craig W. Lindsley (Vanderbilt University) became the new Editor-in-Chief, having served as the founding Editor-in-Chief of ACS Chemical Neuroscience since 2010. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal received its highest impact factor to date in 2020 impact factor, with an IF of 7.446, ranking it 1st out of 61 journals in the category "Chemistry, Medicinal". Less

Key Metrics

CiteScore
11.5
Eigenfactor
0.05 - 0.1
H-Index
286
Impact Factor
5 - 10
Scite Index
0.95 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Drug Discovery
SNIP
1.84
Time to Publish
time-to-publish View Chart
3  Mo

Journal Specifications

Overview
  • Publisher
    AMER CHEMICAL SOC
  • Language
    English
  • Frequency
    Semi-monthly
General Details
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Time to Publish
Time to publish distribution
Articles published in year 2022
Time to publish index
Months% Papers published
0-3 45%
4-6 47%
7-9 7%
>9 0%

Topics Covered

Pyrimidine
Lung
Photodynamic therapy
Histone
Cannabinoid
Assay
Protease
Oral administration
Proteasome
Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Fentanyl
Cryptococcus neoformans
Positron emission tomography
Drug discovery
Multiple sclerosis
Alzheimer's disease
Cystic fibrosis
Pyridine
Mutant

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FAQs

Since when has Journal of Medicinal Chemistry been publishing? Faqs

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry has been publishing since 1963 till date.

How frequently is the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry published? Faqs

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is published Semi-monthly.

What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Journal of Medicinal Chemistry? Faqs

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry has a H-index score of 286, Citescore of 11.5, SNIP score of 1.84, & SJR of Q1

Who is the publisher of Journal of Medicinal Chemistry? Faqs

The publisher of Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Medicinal Chemistry? Faqs

For the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.

How can I view the journal metrics of Journal of Medicinal Chemistry on editage? Faqs

For the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.

What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Medicinal Chemistry? Faqs

The eISSN number is 1520-4804 and pISSN number is 0022-2623 for Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

What is the focus of this journal? Faqs

The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Pyrimidine, Lung, Photodynamic therapy, Histone, Cannabinoid, Assay, Protease, Oral administration, Proteasome, Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Fentanyl, Cryptococcus neoformans, Positron emission tomography, Drug discovery, Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Cystic fibrosis, Pyridine, Mutant.

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Choosing the right journal ensures that your research reaches the most relevant audience, thereby maximizing its scholarly impact and contribution to the field.

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Absolutely. Publishing in reputable journals can enhance your academic profile, making you more competitive for grants, tenure, and other professional opportunities.

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While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.