HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRY

metrics 2024

Diving Deep into the Roots of Psychiatric Science

Introduction

HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRY is a distinguished scholarly journal published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, dedicated to advancing the field of psychiatry through the exploration of its historical contexts and developments. Since its inception in 1990, the journal has been a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students in psychiatry and mental health, delving into the evolution of therapeutic practices, social perceptions, and scientific advancements that have shaped the discipline. With an ISSN of 0957-154X and an E-ISSN of 1740-2360, it remains a key player in the academic landscape, currently holding a Q4 quartile ranking in Psychiatry and Mental Health as per the 2023 categorization. Although the journal is not Open Access, its curated articles contribute significantly to understanding past and present mental health challenges, ultimately informing future practices. Positioned in the UK, at 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London, HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRY is poised to inspire critical discourse and foster scholarly insights in a field that continuously evolves.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.28
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life13.90
Citing Half Life50.20
JCI0.33
Total Documents812
WOS Total Citations476
SCIMAGO Total Citations1308
SCIMAGO SELF Citations168
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.43
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.44
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.54

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #446/567
Percentile 21.34
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Rank 34/42
Percentile 20.20
Quartile Q4
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 264/276
Percentile 4.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Rank 34/42
Percentile 19.05
Quartile Q4
PSYCHIATRY
Rank 217/276
Percentile 21.38
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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