JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Behavioral Dimensions of Health and Illness

Introduction

The JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, published by SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, stands as a prominent platform for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral health. With an ISSN of 0160-7715 and an E-ISSN of 1573-3521, this journal has established itself within the academic community since its inception in 1978, maintaining a trajectory of excellence through 2024. Its impressive impact factor reflects its relevance, achieving Q2 in Psychiatry and Mental Health and Q1 in Psychology (miscellaneous) for 2023, alongside Scopus rankings of 39th in General Psychology and 167th in Psychiatry and Mental Health. The journal welcomes contributions that enhance our understanding of behavioral aspects of health and illness, making it essential reading for researchers, clinicians, and students committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative behavioral approaches. As part of the broader scholarly conversation, it fosters critical discussions and serves as an invaluable resource for advancing research in behavioral medicine.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.04
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index110
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.96
Influence1.08
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life9.80
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.96
Total Documents1639
WOS Total Citations5773
SCIMAGO Total Citations14183
SCIMAGO SELF Citations329
Scopus Journal Rank1.04
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.22
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Psychology in Psychology
Rank #39/216
Percentile 81.94
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #167/567
Percentile 70.55
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 48/180
Percentile 73.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 50/180
Percentile 72.22
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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