HEC Forum

metrics 2024

Pioneering Insights into Health Ethics and Policy

Introduction

HEC Forum, an esteemed journal published by Springer, is dedicated to advancing the field of health policy and ethics, bridging critical gaps between healthcare practices and legal frameworks. With the ISSN 0956-2737 and the E-ISSN 1572-8498, this journal has been a pivotal platform since its inception in 1989, collaborating with scholars and practitioners up to the year 2024. Recognized within the Q3 quartile of several categories—including Health Policy and Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects—HEC Forum holds a significant position in scholarly circles, showcasing rigorous research and discussions relevant to today’s health care challenges. The journal's Scopus rankings highlight its impact, positioned favorably in the realms of Nursing and Health Policy. Although it does not offer open access, HEC Forum remains a critical resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of health ethics and policy implications in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.35
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index28
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.43
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life9.90
JCI0.65
Total Documents683
WOS Total Citations479
SCIMAGO Total Citations1481
SCIMAGO SELF Citations172
Scopus Journal Rank0.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.07
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.17

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects in Nursing
Rank #13/46
Percentile 71.74
Quartile Q2
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #128/371
Percentile 65.50
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #121/310
Percentile 60.97
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 39/77
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 43/77
Percentile 44.16
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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