International Journal of Health Geographics

metrics 2024

Connecting environments and health for a better tomorrow.

Introduction

International Journal of Health Geographics is a premier open access journal published by BMC, dedicated to advancing the field of health geography by facilitating the dissemination of research that intersects health, the environment, and geographic information systems. Since its inception in 2002, the journal has become a vital resource for scholars and practitioners in public health, environmental science, and spatial data analysis, consistently ranking in the Q1 category across multiple disciplines, including Public Health, Business Management, and Computer Science. With an impressive Scopus ranking of #39/665 in Public Health and a notable 94th percentile standing, the journal is committed to publishing high-quality, impactful research that addresses current public health challenges through a geographic lens. Its open access model ensures that knowledge is readily available to researchers, policymakers, and the public, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to evidence-based decision-making in health and environmental policies. As it converges through 2024, the International Journal of Health Geographics continues to be an essential publication for advancing interdisciplinary understanding and promoting innovative solutions in health geography.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.11
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index89
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.39
Influence1.12
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life10.10
Citing Half Life6.30
JCI0.91
Total Documents990
WOS Total Citations2629
SCIMAGO Total Citations9805
SCIMAGO SELF Citations776
Scopus Journal Rank1.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.23
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.76

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #39/665
Percentile 94.14
Quartile Q1
General Business, Management and Accounting in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #15/218
Percentile 93.12
Quartile Q1
General Computer Science in Computer Science
Rank #27/232
Percentile 88.36
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 114/403
Percentile 71.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 114/403
Percentile 71.71
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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