CHILD MALTREATMENT

metrics 2024

Empowering voices to end child maltreatment.

Introduction

CHILD MALTREATMENT, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, is a premier multidisciplinary journal dedicated to understanding the complexities of child abuse and neglect. With a strong focus on improving outcomes for affected children and families, the journal serves as a key resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fields of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Pediatrics, and Social Work. Featuring an impressive impact within its categories, including a Q1 ranking in three significant areas—Developmental and Educational Psychology, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, and Social Work—this journal is recognized for its contribution to advancing knowledge and best practices. Its robust Scopus rankings highlight its reputation, with the journal placing in the top 10 percent of relevant fields. With a commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of child maltreatment through innovative research, CHILD MALTREATMENT is an essential platform for sharing empirical findings, theoretical perspectives, and practical interventions that aim to eradicate child abuse and enhance policy frameworks.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.40
Journal Impact Factor4.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.50
H-Index98
Journal IF Without Self4.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.80
Influence1.53
Immediacy Index1.40
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI1.48
Total Documents976
WOS Total Citations3436
SCIMAGO Total Citations7049
SCIMAGO SELF Citations440
Scopus Journal Rank1.40
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.41
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.18

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in Medicine
Rank #31/330
Percentile 90.61
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #51/360
Percentile 85.83
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 3/66
Percentile 96.20
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 2/91
Percentile 98.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 7/66
Percentile 89.39
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 2/91
Percentile 97.80
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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