Well-established as a major journal in today’s rapidly advancing experimental and clinical research areas, Endocrine publishes original articles devoted to basic (including molecular, cellular and physiological studies), translational and clinical research in all the different fields of endocrinology and metabolism.
Articles will be accepted based on peer-reviews, priority, and editorial decision.
Invited reviews, mini-reviews and viewpoints on relevant pathophysiological and clinical topics, as well as Editorials on articles appearing in the Journal, are published.
Unsolicited Editorials will be evaluated by the editorial team.
Outcomes of scientific meetings, as well as guidelines and position statements, may be submitted.
The Journal also considers special feature articles in the field of endocrine genetics and epigenetics, as well as articles devoted to novel methods and techniques in endocrinology.
Endocrine covers controversial, clinical endocrine issues.
Meta-analyses on endocrine and metabolic topics are also accepted.
Descriptions of single clinical cases and/or small patients studies are not published unless of exceptional interest.
However, reports of novel imaging studies and endocrine side effects in single patients may be considered.
Research letters and letters to the editor related or unrelated to recently published articles can be submitted.
Endocrine covers leading topics in endocrinology such as neuroendocrinology, pituitary and hypothalamic peptides, thyroid physiological and clinical aspects, bone and mineral metabolism and osteoporosis, obesity, lipid and energy metabolism and food intake control, insulin, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, hormones of male and female reproduction, adrenal diseases pediatric and geriatric endocrinology, endocrine hypertension and endocrine oncology.
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Total Docs. (latest)
472
Total Docs. (3 years)
1,113
Total Refs.
18,697
Total Citations (3 years)
3,845
Citable Docs. (3 years)
1,066
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
3.55
Ref. / Doc.
39.61
% Female
51.4%
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Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 51.4% |
Male: 48.7%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)3.55
Average
References / Doc.39.61
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)95.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Endocrine?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Endocrine has an SJR of 0.983 and is ranked Q2.
What is the SJR and quartile of Endocrine?
Endocrine has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.983 and its best quartile is Q2.
What is the H-index of Endocrine?
The H-index of Endocrine is 111, meaning 111 of its articles have each been cited at least 111 times.
Is Endocrine indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Endocrine is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).