AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LAW & MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Connecting Legal Frameworks with Medical Practices

Introduction

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LAW & MEDICINE is a prestigious interdisciplinary journal published by Cambridge University Press that bridges the critical intersection of legal and medical scholarship. Since its inception in 1975, this journal has fostered scholarly dialogue surrounding complex legal issues affecting health care and medical ethics, significantly contributing to the fields of law and the social sciences. With its current impact factor highlights showcasing a Q2 ranking in Law and Q3 in Health (Social Science), along with a solid readership base, the journal appeals to researchers, legal professionals, and students alike, offering a platform for impactful research and case studies. Although it does not currently provide Open Access options, the journal continues to prioritize rigorous peer-reviewed content, ensuring that essential discussions on law and medicine remain accessible to its readership. By engaging with contemporary legal and medical issues, the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LAW & MEDICINE plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and shaping practices within these dynamic fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.23
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index34
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.41
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life8.50
Citing Half Life6.70
JCI0.64
Total Documents580
WOS Total Citations302
SCIMAGO Total Citations1653
SCIMAGO SELF Citations62
Scopus Journal Rank0.23
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.64

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #550/1025
Percentile 46.34
Quartile Q3
General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #380/636
Percentile 40.25
Quartile Q3
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #294/371
Percentile 20.75
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 211/421
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 197/421
Percentile 53.21
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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