GMS Hygiene and Infection Control

metrics 2024

Championing best practices in infection control.

Introduction

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control is a leading open access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in the fields of hygiene, infection control, and public health. Published by GERMAN MEDICAL SCIENCE-GMS, this journal has been offering unrestricted access to its rich repository of scholarly articles since 2013, making significant contributions to the global discourse on infection prevention and control strategies. With its commitment to promoting high-quality research, GMS Hygiene and Infection Control is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students engaged in the pursuit of best practices for improving health outcomes. The journal is built upon a foundation of rigorous peer review and aims to disseminate innovative findings that address current challenges in hygiene and infection control, thereby enhancing clinical practices and public health policies worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.48
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.60
Citing Half Life5.10
JCI0.57
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations482
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 260/403
Percentile 35.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 237/403
Percentile 41.19
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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