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MEDLINE

MEDLINE Journal Selection Statistics

The following table includes details about the number of journals that have been evaluated through MEDLINE's application and review process.

Fiscal Year (Oct. 1-Sep. 30)
Evaluated¹ Passed Scientific Quality Review²
FY 2023 286 31
FY 2022 238 34
FY 2021 350 44
FY 2020 416 50
FY 2019 464 58
FY 2018 470 52
FY 2017 428 62
FY 2016 394 55
FY 2015 518 75
FY 2014 493 59
FY 2013 517 67
FY 2012 559 93

¹Total number of journal applications evaluated by NLM
²Of the journals evaluated, total number found to meet MEDLINE's Scientific Quality standard

See the latest journals accepted.

Last Reviewed: February 5, 2024