Health Systems

metrics 2024

Exploring the dynamics of health and policy.

Introduction

Health Systems is a vital journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of health system dynamics, innovations, and policies. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal has established a reputation as a significant contributor in the fields encompassing Computer Science Applications, Health Informatics, and Health Policy, among others. With a Q3 category ranking in various relevant disciplines and notable percentile rankings in health policy and management sciences, Health Systems serves as a robust platform for researchers and practitioners to publish their findings and foster interdisciplinary dialogues. The journal attracts a diverse audience committed to improving health systems through empirical research and theoretical developments. It continuously evolves, reflecting contemporary challenges and innovations from 2012 to 2024, making it an indispensable resource for those invested in the future of healthcare.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.50
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life4.30
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.55
Total Documents253
WOS Total Citations320
SCIMAGO Total Citations830
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.50
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.43
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #99/310
Percentile 68.06
Quartile Q2
Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #88/207
Percentile 57.49
Quartile Q2
Information Systems in Computer Science
Rank #173/394
Percentile 56.09
Quartile Q2
Health Informatics in Medicine
Rank #68/138
Percentile 50.72
Quartile Q2
Human-Computer Interaction in Computer Science
Rank #85/145
Percentile 41.38
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 99/118
Percentile 16.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 89/119
Percentile 25.21
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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