African Health Sciences

metrics 2024

Empowering Health Research Across Africa.

Introduction

African Health Sciences is a pioneering open access journal published by Makerere University, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, devoted to fostering the growth of health science research across the African continent. Established in 2001, this journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating groundbreaking studies and advancements in general medicine, ranked #220 out of 636 in the Scopus category of General Medicine, placing it in the 65th percentile, demonstrating its significance in the field. With a Q3 ranking in the Medicine (miscellaneous) category as of 2023, African Health Sciences not only embraces a diverse scope of topics but also plays an essential role in addressing pressing health challenges faced by African populations. Its open access model ensures that critical health information is freely available to researchers, practitioners, and students, promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the region. As we extend our reach through publications until 2024, African Health Sciences continues to represent an invaluable resource for those committed to enhancing healthcare outcomes in Africa.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.35
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index58
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.64
Influence0.31
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life6.30
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.36
Total Documents3034
WOS Total Citations3612
SCIMAGO Total Citations7384
SCIMAGO SELF Citations150
Scopus Journal Rank0.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.89
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.31

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #220/636
Percentile 65.41
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 190/325
Percentile 41.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 143/329
Percentile 56.53
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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