Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association

metrics 2024

Exploring critical issues in health libraries and information sciences.

Introduction

The Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association is a pivotal open-access journal dedicated to advancing the field of health librarianship and information sciences. Published by the Canadian Health Libraries Association, this journal has been fostering the dissemination of innovative research and practices since its inception in 2004. With a focus on critical issues in library and information sciences as well as miscellaneous medicine, it has achieved commendable rankings, noted as Q2 in Library and Information Sciences and Q3 in Medicine (miscellaneous) as of 2023. The journal serves as a vital platform for health librarians, researchers, and practitioners in Canada and beyond, providing valuable insights and fostering collaborations in an ever-evolving information landscape. With its address based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and an ISSN of 1708-6892, the journal invites contributions that aim to enhance understanding and improve practices within the health information sector, making it an essential resource for anyone engaged in health libraries and information management.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.26
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.28
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life-
JCI0.16
Total Documents68
WOS Total Citations168
SCIMAGO Total Citations55
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4
Scopus Journal Rank0.26
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.77
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.59
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #154/280
Percentile 45.00
Quartile Q3
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #256/398
Percentile 35.68
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 93/160
Percentile 42.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 115/161
Percentile 28.57
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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