Australian Journal of Rural Health

metrics 2024

Advancing rural health knowledge for a brighter tomorrow.

Introduction

Australian Journal of Rural Health, published by WILEY, is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of health issues affecting rural populations in Australia and beyond. Established in 1992, this journal has successfully converged its focus into the contemporary landscape of rural health, promoting innovative research and practical solutions. With an impressive positioning in various categories—ranked Q2 in Family Practice and Q3 in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health for 2023—the journal is pivotal for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students aiming to explore pivotal studies and developments within these fields. The journal is indexed in Scopus, showcasing its credibility and impact within the academic community; it holds a rank of 24/56 in Family Practice and 386/665 in Public Health, emphasizing its relevance and contribution to the discourse on rural health challenges. While it does not operate under an open access model, the Australian Journal of Rural Health remains a vital resource for exploring the intricacies of rural healthcare provision and its implications for policy and practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.48
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index57
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.38
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.70
Citing Half Life5.60
JCI0.64
Total Documents1929
WOS Total Citations1808
SCIMAGO Total Citations5031
SCIMAGO SELF Citations637
Scopus Journal Rank0.48
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.65
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.54

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Family Practice in Medicine
Rank #24/56
Percentile 57.14
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #386/665
Percentile 41.95
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 67/191
Percentile 65.20
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 224/403
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 103/191
Percentile 46.07
Quartile Q3
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 206/403
Percentile 48.88
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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