Journal of Family and Community Medicine

metrics 2024

Connecting families and communities for better health outcomes.

Introduction

The Journal of Family and Community Medicine, published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, serves as a vital resource in the fields of family practice and public health. With an Open Access format established since 2010, this journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and research that bridges the gap between community health and family medicine. The journal holds a prestigious Q2 ranking in both Family Practice and Public Health categories for 2023, positioning it within the top echelons of academic discourse in these areas. Boasting a significant presence in the Scopus rankings, it is recognized for its contribution to medicine, with notable rankings in Family Practice (#13/56) and Public Health (#252/665). Researchers, professionals, and students can access a wealth of articles aimed at enhancing family and community health outcomes. The Journal of Family and Community Medicine is committed to disseminating impactful research and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and academics, ensuring that it remains an indispensable part of the global health conversation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index39
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.63
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life5.50
JCI0.67
Total Documents702
WOS Total Citations1021
SCIMAGO Total Citations1904
SCIMAGO SELF Citations53
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.51
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.33
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.39

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Family Practice in Medicine
Rank #13/56
Percentile 76.79
Quartile Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #252/665
Percentile 62.11
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 224/403
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 195/403
Percentile 51.61
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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