Impact Factor
3.81
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.22
2,478 total citations
h5-index
44
h5 depth signal
Cited share
77.9%
639 of 820
Total citations
2,478
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.54
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.9%
96 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
5,275
Poland
575
Turkey
457
United States
276
Saudi Arabia
135
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
872
Noncoding RNA
556
Oncology
539
Cancer & Development
513
Cardiology
508
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
8,821
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
820
639 cited publications
Last 12 months
449
37.4 publications/month
Open access share
67.9%
305 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
5,275 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
872 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v6n1, Jan.-Feb. 2000-
v6n1, Jan.-Feb. 2000-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Cardiology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Respiratory Support
Broad Categories
Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Urology
Vascular Disorders
Cardiology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
MeSH Descriptors
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Clinical Medicine
Research
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.12659/msm.954804
Open DOI
Evaluation of the Caval-Aortic Index During Early Fluid Resuscitation in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis
Evaluation of the Caval-Aortic Index During Early Fluid Resuscitation in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis - Article abstract #954804
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DOI 10.12659/msm.954346
Open DOI
Association of Visual Impairment With Medication Adherence and Unintentional Nonadherence Behaviors in Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Association of Visual Impairment With Medication Adherence and Unintentional Nonadherence Behaviors in Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study - Article abstract #954346
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DOI 10.12659/msm.954116
Open DOI
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease-Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (MAFLD-CKM): A Modified Framework to Predict Long-Term Mortality
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease-Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (MAFLD-CKM): A Modified Framework to Predict Long-Term Mortality - Article abstract #954116
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DOI 10.12659/msm.953476
Open DOI
Comparison of Visual and Ocular Hemodynamic Outcomes Following Trifocal vs Bifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients With Cataract and Myopia
Comparison of Visual and Ocular Hemodynamic Outcomes Following Trifocal vs Bifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients With Cataract and Myopia - Article abstract #953476
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Peripheral-Blood IL-1β/TNF-α and Candidate microRNA Trajectories After Intra-Articular Orthokine, Platelet-Rich Plasma, or Hyaluronic Acid for Sacroiliac Joint Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Non-Randomized Cohort Study - Article abstract ...
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DOI 10.12659/msm.953567
Open DOI
Validation of the Children and Adolescents Physical Activity and Sedentary Questionnaire (CAPAS-Q) in Polish Children and Adolescents
Validation of the Children and Adolescents Physical Activity and Sedentary Questionnaire (CAPAS-Q) in Polish Children and Adolescents - Article abstract #953567
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DOI 10.12659/msm.953971
Open DOI
Hybrid Molecular Imaging Using PET/CT and PET/MRI in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Hybrid Molecular Imaging Using PET/CT and PET/MRI in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives - Article abstract #953971
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 2, no. 2 (Mar.-Apr. 1996); title from cover.
Print issues ceased with vol. 18, no. 12 (Dec. 2012).
Also issued online.
v. 2, no. 1 (Feb. 1996)20001127 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper