JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH

metrics 2024

Cultivating Dialogue on Young Adult Health Issues

Introduction

JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the field of public health, with a specific focus on the health and wellness of college students. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this respected periodical boasts an impressive impact factor and is well-regarded within its discipline, evidenced by its Q2 ranking in 2023 for Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health. The journal serves as an essential resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students alike, providing critical insights and fostering dialogue about health issues affecting young adults in academic settings. Covering a wide range of topics from mental health to preventive measures, the journal publishes high-quality original research, reviews, and discussions, aiming to improve health policy and practice in college environments. With years of continuous publication since its inception in 1984, the JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH is a cornerstone of scholarly communication in the pursuit of enhancing the health of students across the United States and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.73
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index111
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.60
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.76
Total Documents2902
WOS Total Citations6135
SCIMAGO Total Citations12816
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1367
Scopus Journal Rank0.73
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.54
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.67

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #164/665
Percentile 75.34
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 277/756
Percentile 63.40
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 273/403
Percentile 32.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 327/756
Percentile 56.75
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 160/403
Percentile 60.30
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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