Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy

metrics 2024

Bridging Spiritual Care and Health for Better Outcomes

Introduction

Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is a pivotal publication in the interdisciplinary field of health care, focusing on the essential role of spiritual care within clinical settings. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal offers a platform for scholarly discourse on topics that intersect health care, psychology, and religious studies. With a strong record of contributions since its initial publication in 1987, the journal has achieved notable rankings, including Q1 status in Religious Studies and Q2 in Clinical Psychology and Health (social science) as of 2023. Its ISSN is 0885-4726 and the E-ISSN is 1528-6916, enhancing its accessibility to global audiences. While the journal is not open access, it is strategically aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students dedicated to exploring the dynamic interplay between spirituality and health care practice. As the field continues to evolve, the Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy remains at the forefront, contributing valuable insights that foster a deeper understanding of holistic patient care and the vital role of chaplaincy in the health care system.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.63
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.50
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.20
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.57
Total Documents350
WOS Total Citations318
SCIMAGO Total Citations865
SCIMAGO SELF Citations222
Scopus Journal Rank0.63
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.80
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.86

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #13/644
Percentile 97.98
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #161/371
Percentile 56.60
Quartile Q2
Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #147/311
Percentile 52.73
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 107/118
Percentile 9.70
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 83/119
Percentile 30.25
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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