CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN

The Clinical Journal of Pain, identified by ISSN 0749-8047, is a peer-reviewed monthly journal published in the United States by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a division of Wolters Kluwer. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it maintains a solid reputation within the medical field, typically holding an impact factor of approximately 2.5 and ranking in the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal classification. The journal is dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of pain, with a particular emphasis on the clinical application of research findings in both acute and chronic pain conditions. Its scope encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that integrates insights from anesthesiology, neuroscience, rehabilitation medicine, and psychology to explore the mechanisms, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for pain disorders. Known for its rigorous peer-review process, the journal seeks high-quality submissions that effectively bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice, making it a suitable venue for innovative studies with significant potential for clinical translation, although authors should be prepared for a competitive environment and potentially extended review timelines.