JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES & RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Unveiling the complexities of health service delivery.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES & RESEARCH, published by Springer, is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of behavioral health services and their impact on individuals and communities. With its esteemed standing in the academic realm, as demonstrated by its Q1 ranking across multiple categories including Health Policy and Public Health in 2023, this journal offers vital insights into the intricacies of health service delivery, policy innovation, and the social determinants of health.

Since its inception in 1996, the journal has played a crucial role in disseminating high-quality research that addresses the evolving challenges in health services, and is uniquely positioned to contribute to the evidence-based advancements in this field through its valuable contributions and a growing repository of knowledge. Researchers, professionals, and students can benefit from both open access options and a subscription model to stay abreast of transformative trends and empirical evidence shaping behavioral health services.

As it continues to converge into the future, this journal remains a vital platform for those committed to enhancing the effectiveness of health services and promoting significant improvements in health outcomes across diverse populations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.93
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index61
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.40
Influence0.89
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life7.50
JCI0.58
Total Documents1064
WOS Total Citations1428
SCIMAGO Total Citations4923
SCIMAGO SELF Citations221
Scopus Journal Rank0.93
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.38
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.25

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #118/371
Percentile 68.19
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #112/310
Percentile 63.87
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #255/665
Percentile 61.65
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 287/403
Percentile 28.90
Quartile Q3
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 120/174
Percentile 31.30
Quartile Q3
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 87/118
Percentile 26.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 107/175
Percentile 38.86
Quartile Q3
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 81/119
Percentile 31.93
Quartile Q3
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 231/403
Percentile 42.68
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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