International Journal of Care and Caring

metrics 2024

Advancing the discourse on caregiving dynamics.

Introduction

International Journal of Care and Caring, published by POLICY PRESS, is a distinguished platform dedicated to advancing the discourse on care and caring practices within the context of health policy, sociology, and public health. Established in 2017 and continuing through 2024, the journal is based in the United Kingdom and offers a vital forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the complexities of caregiving, emphasizing the intersectionality of health and social sciences. With an impressive HIndex and categorized in Q3 for Health Policy and Public Health, and Q2 for Sociology and Political Science, it consistently ranks within the top tiers of academic journals, reflecting its impactful contributions to the literature. Although it operates on a traditional subscription model, the journal prioritizes accessibility and aims to foster knowledge exchange among a diverse audience. In the evolving landscape of health care, the International Journal of Care and Caring serves as a pivotal resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of caregiving dynamics and policy implications, making it an essential read for researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.32
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.35
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life3.40
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI0.79
Total Documents293
WOS Total Citations352
SCIMAGO Total Citations646
SCIMAGO SELF Citations97
Scopus Journal Rank0.32
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.14
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.29
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #450/1466
Percentile 69.30
Quartile Q2
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #174/371
Percentile 53.10
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #171/310
Percentile 44.84
Quartile Q3
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #369/665
Percentile 44.51
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 108/263
Percentile 59.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 95/263
Percentile 63.88
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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