Economics & Human Biology

metrics 2024

Transforming Health Outcomes through Economic Understanding

Introduction

Economics & Human Biology, published by Elsevier, is a prestigious journal that serves as an interdisciplinary platform at the intersection of economics and health sciences. With ISSN 1570-677X and E-ISSN 1873-6130, this journal analyzes the implications of economic factors on human health and biological outcomes. As a recognized leader in its field, it has earned a remarkable Q1 ranking in both the Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) and Health (social science) categories for 2023, reflecting its significant impact within the academic community, as evidenced by its Scopus rank of 88 out of 371 and a 76th percentile ranking in Health social sciences. Highlighting key issues such as health disparities, economic policy impacts on health, and the biological determinants of economic behavior, the journal encourages innovative research that bridges these critical domains. Researchers, professionals, and students seeking to contribute to or stay informed on emerging trends in health economics will find this journal an invaluable resource. Explore the latest findings and engage with a community dedicated to advancing our understanding of the interplay between economics and human biology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.92
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index66
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.76
Influence0.94
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life8.30
JCI0.77
Total Documents1146
WOS Total Citations2237
SCIMAGO Total Citations7333
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1371
Scopus Journal Rank0.92
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.35
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.61
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #88/371
Percentile 76.28
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 189/403
Percentile 53.20
Quartile Q2
ECONOMICS
Rank 187/597
Percentile 68.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 189/600
Percentile 68.50
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 158/403
Percentile 60.79
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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