International Journal of Systemic Therapy

metrics 2024

Championing open access to vital mental health research.

Introduction

International Journal of Systemic Therapy, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, serves as a critical platform for the dissemination of innovative research within the fields of clinical psychology and psychiatry. With an impact factor that reflects its developing influence (as evidenced by its Q4 quartile rankings in both Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry and Mental Health), this journal provides a space for practitioners and researchers to explore and contribute to systemic approaches in therapy from 2021 to 2024. The journal supports open access, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement with its findings. As it covers both theoretical and applied aspects of systemic therapy, it is poised to be a vital resource for those looking to advance their understanding and practice in mental health disciplines.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index21
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.17
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life10.00
JCI0.13
Total Documents619
WOS Total Citations17
SCIMAGO Total Citations702
SCIMAGO SELF Citations62
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.61
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.89
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #231/311
Percentile 25.72
Quartile Q3
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #447/567
Percentile 21.16
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 166/180
Percentile 8.10
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 169/180
Percentile 6.11
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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