Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

metrics 2024

Championing high-quality research for developmental disabilities.

Introduction

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is an esteemed academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of autism and related developmental disorders. With a significant publication history dating back to 1986, this journal encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary research, addressing key areas such as cognitive neuroscience, neurology, pediatrics, and mental health. The journal features a robust peer-review process, ensuring the dissemination of high-quality research critical for professionals in the field. While it is not an open access journal, Focus on Autism offers various access options for academic institutions and individuals, fostering an environment of shared knowledge and collaboration. With its recent categorization in the Q2 and Q3 quartiles across multiple fields within medicine and neuroscience, it stands out as a valuable resource for those looking to explore the complexities of developmental disabilities. Researchers, clinicians, and students alike will find this journal to be an essential platform for the latest findings, theoretical discussions, and clinical implications in the domain of autism and developmental disorders.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.67
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index78
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.15
Influence0.62
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life10.60
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI0.99
Total Documents644
WOS Total Citations1209
SCIMAGO Total Citations3252
SCIMAGO SELF Citations190
Scopus Journal Rank0.67
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.98
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.68
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.96

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in Medicine
Rank #116/330
Percentile 64.85
Quartile Q2
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #278/567
Percentile 50.97
Quartile Q2
Neurology (clinical) in Medicine
Rank #214/400
Percentile 46.50
Quartile Q3
Cognitive Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #64/115
Percentile 44.35
Quartile Q3
Neurology in Neuroscience
Rank #112/192
Percentile 41.67
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION, SPECIAL
Rank 38/62
Percentile 39.50
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 74/91
Percentile 19.20
Quartile Q4
REHABILITATION
Rank 112/169
Percentile 34.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION, SPECIAL
Rank 36/62
Percentile 41.94
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 31/91
Percentile 65.93
Quartile Q2
REHABILITATION
Rank 46/169
Percentile 72.78
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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