Introduction
Military Medicine Research, abbreviated as Mil Med Res, is a peer-reviewed open access medical journal covering research in military medicine. In this article, we will explore the impact factor of this journal and how it has changed in the past years.
What is Impact Factor?
The impact factor of a journal is a measure of how often articles published in that journal are cited within a particular time frame. It is calculated by dividing the number of citations in a year by the total number of articles published in the two previous years. The impact factor is widely used as a measure of the quality of a journal, with higher impact factor indicating that the articles in the journal are more influential and important.
The Impact Factor of Military Medicine Research
Military Medicine Research was launched in 2014 and the first impact factor was released in 2017. The impact factor of Mil Med Res in 2017 was 1.21, which is relatively low compared to other medical journals. However, it increased significantly in the following years.
In 2018, the impact factor of Mil Med Res increased to 2.23, which is nearly double the previous year’s value. This signifies that the journal’s articles were being cited more frequently and gaining more attention among researchers.
The impact factor of Mil Med Res continued to rise in the following years. In 2019, it reached 2.67, which is a further increase of 0.44 from the previous year, indicating that the journal’s influence and reputation continued to grow.
In 2020, the impact factor of Mil Med Res reached 3.17, which is another significant increase, making it one of the higher-ranking journals in the field of military medicine. This demonstrates the high quality and relevance of the articles published in this journal.
Conclusion
The impact factor of Military Medicine Research has significantly increased since its first release. The journal's increasing impact factor demonstrates its growing influence in the field of military medicine. With quality articles and rigorous peer-review processes, this journal is expected to continue to attract attention from researchers and medical professionals, and contributing further to the advancement of military medicine.
