AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR

metrics 2024

Empowering health initiatives through rigorous scholarship.

Introduction

The AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR, published by PNG PUBLICATIONS, stands as a pivotal resource in the fields of health, public health, and social psychology. Since its inception in 1996, this journal has been dedicated to disseminating vital research focused on understanding health-related behaviors and their implications for public policy and individual well-being. With an impressive ranking in the Q2 category across various relevant disciplines, including Health (Social Science) and Environmental and Occupational Health, it is positioned among the top-tier journals in its field. Researchers and practitioners can access a wealth of studies that contribute to the cumulative knowledge on health behavior, making this journal indispensable for those striving to influence health practices and policies. Furthermore, with an established track record leading up to 2024, the journal continues to facilitate open dialogues and rigorous scholarship that support the advancement of health-related research, ultimately benefitting both academic and applied contexts.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index77
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.44
Influence0.61
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life4.80
JCI0.57
Total Documents1832
WOS Total Citations2482
SCIMAGO Total Citations8864
SCIMAGO SELF Citations360
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.07
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.28
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #146/371
Percentile 60.65
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #308/665
Percentile 53.68
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #147/310
Percentile 52.58
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 215/403
Percentile 46.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 237/403
Percentile 41.19
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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