Health Systems & Reform

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research for Global Health Improvement

Introduction

Health Systems & Reform is a premier open-access journal that serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the dynamic fields of health informatics, health information management, and public health. Published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, this journal has quickly distinguished itself with impressive Q1 rankings in its category quartiles for 2023, indicating its leading position in the academic discourse of health systems research. With the ISSN 2328-8604 and E-ISSN 2328-8620, it has been committed to innovative research dissemination since it became open access in 2020, ensuring that critical findings are accessible to a wider audience. The journal's effective alignment with current challenges in health services and reforms makes it an essential platform for advancing knowledge and driving improvements in health systems globally. Recognized in the Scopus rankings, it holds a significant place within Public Health and Health Informatics, reinforcing its importance to academia and industry alike. Researchers engaging with this journal will find a wealth of pertinent discussions that facilitate the synthesis of practical solutions aimed at enhancing health care delivery.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.29
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.20
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.47
Influence2.18
Immediacy Index2.20
Cited Half Life4.40
Citing Half Life4.40
JCI1.04
Total Documents320
WOS Total Citations790
SCIMAGO Total Citations1895
SCIMAGO SELF Citations101
Scopus Journal Rank1.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.00
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.49

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #159/665
Percentile 76.09
Quartile Q1
Health Informatics in Medicine
Rank #47/138
Percentile 65.94
Quartile Q2
Health Information Management in Health Professions
Rank #22/59
Percentile 62.71
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 65/118
Percentile 45.30
Quartile Q3
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 224/403
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 29/119
Percentile 75.63
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 88/403
Percentile 78.16
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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