INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY

metrics 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Drug Use and Public Health

Introduction

International Journal of Drug Policy, published by Elsevier, stands as a crucial scholarly platform dedicated to advancing the field of drug policy research. With an impactful focus on health policy and medicine, this journal holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in both Health Policy and Medicine (miscellaneous) categories as of 2023, reflecting its high-quality contributions to the discourse surrounding drug use, regulation, and public health. Spanning publication from 1998 to 2024, the journal's rich archive of research serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. While the journal is not open access, it provides invaluable insights and significant findings that drive policy-making decisions and foster evidence-based practices in drug management and health interventions. With a Scopus rank of #28 out of 310 in Health Policy and #55 out of 398 in Medicine (miscellaneous), the International Journal of Drug Policy is indispensable for those committed to exploring and understanding the complexities of drug-related issues on a global scale.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.36
Journal Impact Factor4.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.70
H-Index98
Journal IF Without Self4.40
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor3.60
Influence1.53
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life4.70
Citing Half Life5.50
JCI1.40
Total Documents3587
WOS Total Citations9854
SCIMAGO Total Citations30187
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4659
Scopus Journal Rank1.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.59

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #28/310
Percentile 90.97
Quartile Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #55/398
Percentile 86.18
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 4/55
Percentile 93.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 4/55
Percentile 92.73
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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