INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Advancing Insights in Behavioral Medicine

Introduction

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, published by Springer, is a leading academic journal dedicated to the scientific exploration of behavioral factors in health and illness. With a distinguished ISSN of 1070-5503 and an E-ISSN of 1532-7558, the journal has been at the forefront of interdisciplinary research since its inception in 1994, converging towards its upcoming milestone in 2024. Operating from One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004, United States, this journal is recognized for its high impact, being ranked in the Q2 category of Applied Psychology with a commendable position of #86 out of 249 in the Scopus rankings, placing it in the 65th percentile. The International Journal of Behavioral Medicine aims to enhance understanding of how behavioral, psychosocial, and cultural factors influence health outcomes, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students invested in the relationship between behavior and health. Its rigorous peer-reviewed approach provides a platform for innovative research and discussions that shape the future of behavioral medicine.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.01
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index77
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.60
Influence0.75
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life10.60
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.71
Total Documents1467
WOS Total Citations4131
SCIMAGO Total Citations8398
SCIMAGO SELF Citations189
Scopus Journal Rank1.01
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.23
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #86/249
Percentile 65.46
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 91/180
Percentile 49.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 93/180
Percentile 48.33
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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