INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY

metrics 2024

Championing mental health through scholarly excellence.

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, is a premier scholarly journal that has been at the forefront of the fields of social psychiatry and mental health since its inception in 1955. With a bias towards empirical research and innovative methodologies, this journal aims to address critical issues at the convergence of social science and psychiatric practice, contributing significantly to the understanding of mental health from a societal perspective. Graded in the Q1 quartile for both Medicine (Miscellaneous) and Psychiatry and Mental Health, the journal ranks impressively at 28 out of 567 in its category, placing it in the top 5% of scholarly publications. Its rich content is vital for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers interested in the complexities of mental health behaviors and interventions. The journal is accessible in both print and online formats and continues to uphold its commitment to disseminating valuable and impactful research through to 2024 and beyond, ensuring it remains an essential resource in the academic community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.65
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.60
H-Index82
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.34
Influence1.19
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life4.50
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI1.05
Total Documents2065
WOS Total Citations5102
SCIMAGO Total Citations13942
SCIMAGO SELF Citations533
Scopus Journal Rank1.65
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.37
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #28/567
Percentile 95.06
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 120/276
Percentile 56.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 68/276
Percentile 75.36
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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