INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE

metrics 2024

Exploring new frontiers in health policy and practice.

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE, published by Oxford University Press, stands as a pivotal resource in the domains of Health Policy, Medicine, and Public Health. With an ISSN of 1353-4505 and an E-ISSN of 1464-3677, this journal has been a cornerstone for quality assessment in healthcare since its inception in 1989, evolving through to 2024. Holding a respected position in the academic community, it is classified in the Q2 category across multiple fields including Health Policy and Environmental Health, reflecting its significant impact as evidenced by its Scopus rankings (Rank #74/310 in Health Policy, Percentile 76th). Though it operates under a subscription model, the journal aims to disseminate pioneering research aimed at improving healthcare quality globally, providing insights that are invaluable for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike. With a commitment to enhancing public health landscapes, the journal continues to influence practices and outcomes in a rapidly changing health environment.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.80
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index108
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.89
Influence0.77
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life16.20
Citing Half Life5.70
JCI0.74
Total Documents2330
WOS Total Citations8316
SCIMAGO Total Citations14428
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1369
Scopus Journal Rank0.80
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.50
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #74/310
Percentile 76.13
Quartile Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #188/665
Percentile 71.73
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 60/174
Percentile 65.80
Quartile Q2
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 38/118
Percentile 68.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 80/175
Percentile 54.29
Quartile Q2
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 63/119
Percentile 47.06
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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