CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT

metrics 2024

Fostering evidence-based solutions for change.

Introduction

CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT is a premier journal published by Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, focusing on the vital fields of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Social Work. With a proud history spanning from 1977 to 2024, this journal consistently ranks in the top quartile (Q1) across various academic domains, reflecting its influential role in disseminating critical research findings and innovative practices related to child welfare. Boasting an impressive impact factor and a robust Scopus ranking, it serves as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike who seek evidence-based insights into the complex issues surrounding child abuse and neglect. While the journal operates under a subscription model, dedicated access to high-quality research is guaranteed, making it an indispensable tool for advancing knowledge and fostering improved interventions in the protection of vulnerable populations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.69
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.60
H-Index174
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.23
Influence1.38
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life7.90
JCI1.68
Total Documents4663
WOS Total Citations18453
SCIMAGO Total Citations40462
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4562
Scopus Journal Rank1.69
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.95
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in Medicine
Rank #24/330
Percentile 92.73
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #39/360
Percentile 89.17
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #94/567
Percentile 83.42
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 4/66
Percentile 94.70
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 15/76
Percentile 80.90
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 3/91
Percentile 97.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 2/66
Percentile 96.97
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 8/76
Percentile 89.47
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 1/91
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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