Health Sociology Review

metrics 2024

Fostering Critical Dialogue on Health and Social Issues

Introduction

Health Sociology Review is a premier publication within the fields of health sociology and social sciences, dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the complex interactions between health, society, and policy. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal boasts an impressive impact factor, reflecting its high-quality research contributions and influential standing within the academic community. With Q1 rankings in both Health (Social Science) and Sociology and Political Science for 2023, it is recognized as a leading source of contemporary scholarship, currently indexed in Scopus with commendable rankings in its respective categories. The journal offers a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to publish original empirical research, critical reviews, and theoretical explorations that illuminate the social determinants of health and the implications for policy-making. Though it is not an open-access journal, it remains accessible through various academic platforms, ensuring widespread dissemination of its critical insights. The Health Sociology Review stands as an essential resource for those engaged in the vital interplay between health and society, marking its significance in shaping future discourse and research in the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.95
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence0.94
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life6.30
JCI1.23
Total Documents450
WOS Total Citations838
SCIMAGO Total Citations1965
SCIMAGO SELF Citations79
Scopus Journal Rank0.95
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.83
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.40
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.86

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #70/1466
Percentile 95.23
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #29/371
Percentile 92.18
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 44/118
Percentile 63.10
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 40/217
Percentile 81.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 19/119
Percentile 84.03
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 49/217
Percentile 77.42
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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