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WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #17,019CAS 4区Hybrid

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

Abbreviation (ISO):J COSMET LASER THER
Country: Sweden•WoS SCIE Quartile: Q4•Scopus SJR: 0.305•SCImago Rank: #17,019•Identifier (ISSN):1476-4172(Print)/1476-4180(Online)•Articles / Year: 35•Estimated Publication Fee (APC): $2,832 USD
Clarivate IF (2026)Q4
1
↓ -0.3

Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17
H-Index (2021)
46

46 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4
Self-Citation Rate8.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
35articles/year
2.86% Gold OA•82.5% Original Research

State Council for Professorship (HĐGSNN) Scoring

Quyết định số 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN ngày 11/7/2025 (Mục quốc tế)

1.50pts
Latest Max Score
Estimated (Dec 26)
Scoring Basis: WoS Q3(IF: 1)

HĐGSNN Score History

By article publication year
YearMax ScoreEvaluation DetailsSource
20261.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1)
🔵 Computed
20251.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1.3)
🔵 Computed
20241.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1.2)
🔵 Computed
20231.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1.2)
🔵 Computed
20221.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1.982)
🔵 Computed
20211.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 2.247)
🔵 Computed
20201.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1.266)
🔵 Computed
20191.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 0.95)
🔵 Computed
20181.50đ
WoS Q3(IF: 1.138)
🔵 Computed

Note: Domestic journal scores are officially collected from annual HĐGSNN decisions across councils. International journal scores are dynamically computed according to Decision 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN based on quartile and citation metrics in the publication year.

Aims & Scope

A unique journal that focuses on the application of cosmetic laser and light therapies on the skin. The Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy provides a forum for stimulating and up-to-date studies demonstrating the wide range of therapeutic options for clinicians and surgeons involved in cosmetic and dermatological treatment. The journal is aimed at dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, plastic and facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and all those interested in the rapidly expanding field of cosmetic and laser therapy. Features include: -Cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, hair removal and skin resurfacing -Use of lasers and other light sources for cosmetic and dermatological treatment -Applications of peeling agents, fillers, injectables, implants and other cosmetic modalities -Topical treatments -Practical tips and safety issues

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Medicine99.7%Biology78.6%Dermatology77.7%Surgery71.2%Genetics57.9%Physics54.2%Internal medicine53.5%Pathology46.3%Optics45.5%Quantum mechanics35.7%Laser32.3%Chemistry28.6%Radiology24.9%Immunology24.8%Anatomy20.1%
Primary Research Areas

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #17,019Scopus Q3SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1999-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.305

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Tứ phân vị: Scopus Q3
Scopus H-Index (2025)
63

Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.

Scopus Database Indexed (2025)
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.03

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,832 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Chi phí ước tính / bài báo

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations78
3-Year Documents60
Citable Documents59

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate42.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

DermatologyQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
SurgeryQ3

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
4区 (Zone 4)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4区DERMATOLOGY
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Publisher Review Speed
Updating
Average time to first editorial decision
Online Publication Speed
Updating
Time from acceptance to online publication
Official Acceptance Rate
Updating
Manuscript acceptance rate confirmed by the publisher
Open Access Model
Hybrid
OA publishing option or traditional subscription
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
2001
Editorial Address
INFORMA HEALTHCARE-SWEDEN, PO BOX 3255, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, SE-10365
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
CategoryIndexRankQuartile
DERMATOLOGY
JCRSCIE
75/99Q4
SURGERY
JCRSCIE
233/321Q3
DERMATOLOGY
JCISCIE
60/99Q3
SURGERY
JCISCIE
193/321Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
YearImpact FactorArticles / YearTotal Citations
2026—112
20251.34031
20241.22362
20231.21656
20221.98223151
20212.24738288
20201.26646397
20190.9527431
20181.1381081,762
2017—1081,938
2016—1241,959
2015—58991
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

WoS Q4
0123201820192020202120222023202420251.30
Annual Impact Factor Metric
2025:1.3

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 8.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Similar Journals in Discipline

Journals in the same research field with comparable impact metrics

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01