AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN

metrics 2024

Delivering Insights for Today's Healthcare Challenges.

Introduction

AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, published by the American Academy of Family Physicians, serves as a premier journal dedicated to the field of family practice and general medicine. With an ISSN of 0002-838X and E-ISSN of 1532-0650, this journal is instrumental in disseminating critical research findings and practical insights from 1970 through 2024. Recognized for its academic rigor, it has achieved a Q2 ranking in both Family Practice and miscellaneous Medicine categories, solidifying its position within the top tier of research publications. Researchers and practitioners will benefit from its comprehensive articles that seek to bridge the gap between clinical practice and medical research, while also addressing contemporary health challenges. Although it does not currently offer open access, the journal is widely respected for its valuable contributions to medical literature, making it essential for healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge and improve patient care.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.55
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.70
H-Index148
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.40
Influence1.70
Immediacy Index4.20
Cited Half Life9.80
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.59
Total Documents9829
WOS Total Citations11242
SCIMAGO Total Citations28911
SCIMAGO SELF Citations884
Scopus Journal Rank0.55
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.50
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.85

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Family Practice in Medicine
Rank #18/56
Percentile 67.86
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 42/325
Percentile 87.20
Quartile Q1
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Rank 3/30
Percentile 91.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 22/329
Percentile 93.31
Quartile Q1
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Rank 4/30
Percentile 86.67
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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