A Successful Fruit Set for SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
Published in Biomedical Research, General & Internal Medicine, and Surgery
It all began in July 2018. I was called upon to contribute to the birth of a new, ambitious project—the creation of not just another journal but an entirely new brand that could offer a unified platform for the many clinical disciplines spanning medical and surgical fields. In an era of cross-disciplinary approaches and clinical interconnections, the project appeared both ambitious and bold. Entering a crowded space, filled with high-impact journals as well as many short-lived ones, risked confusing readers and authors, making the effort seem like a hazardous experiment. Yet, I accepted this major challenge with great enthusiasm, aware that a phase of steady growth would only follow a cautious and selective beginning.
Then came COVID-19, and with it, an overwhelming surge in publications—a flood that also reached SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine. Like all journals, the sheer volume of scientific output during that period did not always match its quality, leaving us, like many others, facing a reset in 2021. With new benchmarks and hard-earned experience, the second phase of growth began, driven by a decisive kinetic phenomenon (Newton’s Second Law), as citations and journal usage started rising at a steady pace.
Observing this trend and awaiting further consolidation—based on the global origin of manuscripts and a 28% acceptance rate—we launched thematic series with cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural relevance, anchored in SDG3 and SDG5.
The time had finally come to pursue inclusion in major indexing services, starting with Scopus.
Now that we have secured Scopus indexing and are swiftly moving toward inclusion in other leading databases, we can confidently hope for a prominent role for our journal.
A long spring has allowed for the proper transformation of flower into fruit, and we trust that this long-awaited fruit set will nourish and serve the global medical community.
Paolo Martelletti, Editor-in-Chief
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SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
A broadly based, peer reviewed journal that publishes original research in all disciplines of clinical medicine and their subspecialties, including all aspects of Imaging, Surgical and Medical studies related to diagnosis, treatment and management.
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Dear Prof. Paolo,
Reading your editorial message filled me with both pride and deep admiration. It is truly inspiring to witness the journey of our journal—from its bold inception in July 2018 to its steadily growing influence in the scientific community today. Your leadership, vision, and resilience—especially through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 era—have clearly been instrumental in shaping the identity and trajectory of SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine.
I am particularly impressed by the thoughtful strategy that guided the journal through its cautious early stages, the disciplined response to the publication surge during the pandemic, and the insightful alignment with SDG3 and SDG5 through our thematic series. These milestones not only reflect editorial excellence but also a sincere commitment to scientific relevance and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
The progress we’ve made—rising citations, increased international submissions, and the pursuit of indexing in major services like Scopus—is a testament to the collective effort under your steady stewardship. I am both encouraged and honored to contribute to this ongoing endeavor.
Looking ahead, I remain fully committed to supporting the journal’s growth and impact. Whether through editorial contributions, peer review, or author support, I will continue to offer my utmost dedication to our shared mission.
With sincere appreciation and renewed motivation,
Best wishes,
Wei
Good journal I think