ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Pioneering Evidence-Based Integrative Approaches

Introduction

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine is a distinguished peer-reviewed journal, published by InnoVision Professional Media, dedicated to advancing the field of complementary and alternative medicine. Since its inception in 1995, this journal has provided a platform for the dissemination of research focusing on holistic approaches to healthcare, innovative therapies, and integrative practices. With an ISSN of 1078-6791 and an E-ISSN of 1078-6791, it offers valuable insights crucial for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students alike. While the journal currently holds a Q3 ranking in both Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Miscellaneous Medicine categories as of 2023, it aims to foster an inclusive dialogue surrounding non-conventional medical practices and their integration into mainstream health paradigms. As the journal continues its journey through 2024, it remains steadfast in its objective to enrich academic discourse and promote evidence-based alternative therapies. Access to the journal is available through institutional subscriptions, enhancing its reach within the global academic community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.28
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index76
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.26
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life8.20
Citing Half Life6.10
JCI0.47
Total Documents2449
WOS Total Citations1530
SCIMAGO Total Citations5939
SCIMAGO SELF Citations230
Scopus Journal Rank0.28
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.64
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Medicine
Rank #82/105
Percentile 21.90
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 22/43
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 27/43
Percentile 37.21
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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