Journal profile · Medicine-Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Journal of Intensive Medicine
ISSN 2667-100X · Elsevier · Netherlands
Journal of Intensive Medicine: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.6 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,000; median 85 days to acceptance (90 articles, last 24 months); 56 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Intensive Medicine is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment, Respiratory Support and Mechanisms and Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders, together about 40% of its articles. Its main subfields are Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Intensive Medicine is an open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality review papers and original research articles related to the latest trends and advances covering all aspects of intensive care medicine.This journal is sponsored and owned by the Chinese Medical Association. It aims to provide a forum for communication among all practitioners involved in intensive care.P-ISSN 2097-0250
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Editor-in-chief Dechang ChenPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 26 in mainland China (about 33%); most named Mainland China 26, United States 17, France 10, United Kingdom 4, Italy 4 (79 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine18.6%
- Respiratory Support and MechanismsMedicine12.2%
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersMedicine9.3%
- Acute Kidney Injury ResearchMedicine6.4%
- Nosocomial Infections in ICUMedicine5.3%
- Cardiac Arrest and ResuscitationMedicine5.1%
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyMedicine5.1%
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Critical Care Medicine | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Critical Care Medicine | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.57LetPub ·
- h-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 85OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.99OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 44LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 338 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 82 | 27 |
| 2025 | 56 | 56 | 126 |
| 2024 | 61 | 61 | 642 |
| 2023 | 57 | 57 | 801 |
| 2022 | 55 | 55 | 764 |
| 2021 | 27 | 27 | 632 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
85 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 48 days – 109 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 50 days (90 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 130 days
- Sample
- 90 articles with submission and acceptance dates (118 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 77 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,000 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,100 / EUR 1,000 / GBP 880 / JPY 129,780 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,100 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,000 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
- Neurocritical CareDeadline
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- commentaryComment on a landmark paper recently published in the literature, providing new insights that are contextualized within current knowledge and clinical practice.…main text ≤ 1,000 words · references ≤ 15
- correspondenceComment on recently published articles in this journal and must be submitted within four weeks of the original publication. The manuscript must not exceed 800 w…main text ≤ 800 words · references ≤ 5
- editorialEditorial Editorials are commissioned.Length not stated
- letterFor authors to share their research insights in a short format (small pilot/feasibility studies and preliminary opinions). The manuscript must not exceed 1,000 …main text ≤ 1,000 words · references ≤ 5
- meta-analysisAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…Length not stated
- narrative reviewAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…Length not stated
- opinionAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…Length not stated
- original articleAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…main text ≤ 5,000 words · abstract ≤ 350 words
- original research articleAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…Length not stated
- perspectiveOutline the most striking advances in intensive medicine. Manuscripts should focus on the most recent knowledge and innovations. The manuscript must not exceed …main text ≤ 1,000 words · references ≤ 15
- reviewHigh-quality narrative review articles related to the latest trends and advances, covering all aspects of intensive care medicine. The manuscript must not excee…main text ≤ 5,000 words · abstract ≤ 350 words
- review articleAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…Length not stated
- systematic reviewAuthors are required to submit the appropriate EQUATOR reporting checklist as supplementary material (e.g., CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for…main text ≤ 5,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-100X
- Print ISSN
- 2097-0250
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Intensive Medicine
What CAS zone is Journal of Intensive Medicine in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Intensive Medicine is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Critical Care Medicine. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Intensive Medicine?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 5.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 6.5, h-index 28.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Intensive Medicine?
Based on the dates recorded on 90 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 85 days (interquartile range 48–109 days); authors report an average review time of about 13 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Intensive Medicine?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Intensive Medicine based?
Of the 79 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 26 (about 33%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (26), United States (17) and France (10). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Intensive Medicine?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Intensive Medicine is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Intensive Medicine open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Intensive Medicine is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .