International Journal of Sexual Health

metrics 2024

Empowering Voices in Sexual Health Scholarship

Introduction

The International Journal of Sexual Health, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, serves as a crucial platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in the multifaceted field of sexual health. With an ISSN of 1931-7611 and an E-ISSN of 1931-762X, this journal has rapidly established itself as a key publication since its inception in 2007, boasting an impressive trajectory leading to its anticipated convergence into 2024. The journal excels in various domains, achieving a Q1 ranking in Gender Studies and securing Q2 placements in Dermatology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Reproductive Medicine, and Social Psychology for 2023, reflecting its broad interdisciplinary influence. Furthermore, the Scopus rankings position it favorably within its respective categories, confirming its relevance and academic rigor. Although the journal operates under a subscription model, it remains dedicated to illuminating pressing issues in sexual health, making it indispensable for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge in this essential area of study.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.55
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index48
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.20
Influence0.57
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life5.40
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI0.73
Total Documents716
WOS Total Citations833
SCIMAGO Total Citations2199
SCIMAGO SELF Citations260
Scopus Journal Rank0.55
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.53
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Gender Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #48/213
Percentile 77.46
Quartile Q1
Dermatology in Medicine
Rank #60/142
Percentile 57.75
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #153/310
Percentile 50.65
Quartile Q2
Reproductive Medicine in Medicine
Rank #45/90
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #331/665
Percentile 50.23
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 78/180
Percentile 56.90
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 189/403
Percentile 53.20
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 49/263
Percentile 81.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 90/180
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 170/403
Percentile 57.82
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 104/263
Percentile 60.46
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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