Dementia-International Journal of Social Research and Practice

metrics 2024

Empowering practitioners with high-impact dementia studies.

Introduction

Dementia - International Journal of Social Research and Practice, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research in the multifaceted arena of dementia care and social interventions. Founded in 2002, this journal has steadily established itself as a key resource for academics and practitioners alike, reflected by its esteemed rankings in the Q1 category across multiple disciplines, including History, Medicine (Miscellaneous), Social Sciences (Miscellaneous), and Sociology and Political Science. With a remarkable Scopus rank of #28 in General Social Sciences and a 90th percentile standing, the journal champions high-impact articles that address the complexities of dementia through interdisciplinary lenses. Although it is not an open-access publication, it provides invaluable insights and cutting-edge research to its subscribers and contributors. This journal is pivotal for anyone engaged in dementia research and practice, offering not only findings from empirical studies but also fostering dialogue on social policies and care practices that enhance the lives of those affected by dementia.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.90
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index63
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.04
Influence0.75
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life4.60
Citing Half Life6.80
JCI0.69
Total Documents1622
WOS Total Citations3366
SCIMAGO Total Citations9075
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1017
Scopus Journal Rank0.90
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.92
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.96
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.06

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #28/275
Percentile 89.82
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #149/1466
Percentile 89.84
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GERONTOLOGY
Rank 16/47
Percentile 67.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GERONTOLOGY
Rank 22/48
Percentile 54.17
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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