JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

metrics 2024

Advancing the frontiers of public health knowledge.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, published by the esteemed BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, stands as a leading journal in the fields of Epidemiology and Public Health. With an impressive impact factor and ranking in the Q1 quartile for both Epidemiology and Public Health categories as of 2023, it significantly contributes to the dissemination of critical research that shapes public health policies and practices globally. The journal has been a vital resource since 1978, continuously providing an academic platform for the latest advancements and discussions pertinent to community health, environmental concerns, and epidemiological studies. Researchers, professionals, and students alike depend on this influential publication for rigorous peer-reviewed articles, thereby enhancing its reputation as one of the top journals in the field. Despite the absence of Open Access options, the journal's scholarly contributions are evident, making it indispensable for anyone engaged in public health and epidemiological research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.09
Journal Impact Factor4.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.70
H-Index193
Journal IF Without Self4.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.77
Influence1.88
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life12.20
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI1.53
Total Documents5120
WOS Total Citations15988
SCIMAGO Total Citations49498
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2140
Scopus Journal Rank2.09
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.80
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.94

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #33/665
Percentile 95.04
Quartile Q1
Epidemiology in Medicine
Rank #17/148
Percentile 88.51
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 36/403
Percentile 91.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 34/403
Percentile 91.56
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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