Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

metrics 2024

Illuminating the path to prevention and recovery.

Introduction

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse is a prestigious scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the understanding of child sexual abuse through rigorous research and discourse. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal has been serving the academic community since 1992 and continues to provide a vital platform for professionals in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. With an impact factor placing it in the Q2 category across multiple disciplines in 2023, it reflects its commitment to high-quality research and its relevance in current social issues. Though it is not an open-access journal, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse remains highly regarded for its contributions to evidence-based practices and policy-making aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable children. Researchers, practitioners, and students will find invaluable insights and the latest developments in understanding, preventing, and addressing the complexities of child sexual abuse, making this journal an essential resource in the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.71
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index52
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.33
Influence0.70
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.56
Total Documents1067
WOS Total Citations1689
SCIMAGO Total Citations3583
SCIMAGO SELF Citations400
Scopus Journal Rank0.71
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.37
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in Medicine
Rank #128/330
Percentile 61.21
Quartile Q2
Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #131/311
Percentile 57.88
Quartile Q2
Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Medicine
Rank #91/208
Percentile 56.25
Quartile Q2
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #288/567
Percentile 49.21
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 35/66
Percentile 47.70
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 120/180
Percentile 33.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 43/66
Percentile 34.85
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 112/180
Percentile 37.78
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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