BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY

metrics 2024

Empowering Clinicians with Groundbreaking Research

Introduction

British Journal of Psychiatry, published by Cambridge University Press, stands as a pivotal resource in the realm of mental health and psychiatry. With an impressive impact reflected in its Q1 classifications in both Medicine (miscellaneous) and Psychiatry and Mental Health, this esteemed journal ranks 23rd out of 567 in its field according to Scopus, achieving an exceptional 96th percentile. Since its inception in 1963, the journal has continued to push the boundaries of research and discourse, serving as a platform for groundbreaking studies that enhance our understanding of psychiatric conditions and promote effective therapeutic strategies. Though it does not operate with an open-access model, the British Journal of Psychiatry remains an essential publication for researchers, clinicians, and students alike, offering in-depth insights and innovative findings that are crucial for navigating the complexities of mental health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.72
Journal Impact Factor8.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)9.10
H-Index257
Journal IF Without Self8.70
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.54
Influence3.45
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life14.70
Citing Half Life6.40
JCI2.16
Total Documents6397
WOS Total Citations23612
SCIMAGO Total Citations80783
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3487
Scopus Journal Rank2.72
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.64
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #23/567
Percentile 95.94
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 11/276
Percentile 96.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 13/276
Percentile 95.29
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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