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Impact factor of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Medicine, General & Internalrank 15 of 366 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Retractions per year
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has 574 retracted papers on record, the latest in Nov 2020. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Indexing
Indexing of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
- ISSN
- 1361-6137
- eISSN
- 1464-780X
- Publisher
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- Subjects
- Medicine, General & Internal
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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04How to submit
How to submit to Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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05Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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Medicine, General & Internal journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews when the 322 journals of Medicine, General & Internal in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | International journal of medical sciences. | 8.35 | SCIE | Some open access |
| 12 | British Medical Bulletin | 8.01 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 13 | BMC Medicine | 7.82 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 14 | Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle | 7.75 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 16 | JAMA Internal Medicine | 7.60 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 17 | Journal of Translational Internal Medicine | 7.56 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 18 | Palliative Medicine | 7.50 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 19 | The American Journal of Chinese Medicine | 7.38 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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07Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is 7.63: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 7.63 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews?
The h-index of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is 469 (October 2026): 469 of its papers have each been cited at least 469 times. Its i10-index is 17,117.
What is the APC of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$5,100 for Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews an SCIE journal?
Yes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews offer an APC waiver?
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews follows the policy of Elsevier: automatic 100% waiver for Research4Life Group A and 50% for Group B in fully open access journals, but only when every author is in an eligible country. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews retracted papers?
Yes. 574 retracted papers are on record for Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 103 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are withdrawn as out of date, temporary removal. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
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