JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION

metrics 2024

Fostering Insightful Discourse in Health Communication

Introduction

JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION, published by Taylor & Francis Inc, stands at the forefront of research in the interdisciplinary field of health communication, a vital area in today’s healthcare landscape. With an impressive 2023 impact factor reflecting its influence and prestige, this journal is recognized in the top quartile (Q1) across multiple categories, including Communication, Health (Social Science), Library and Information Sciences, and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. This accolade highlights the journal's engagement with key issues in health communication, making it a crucial resource for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to improving health outcomes through effective communication strategies. The journal covers a wide range of topics from health literacy to media advocacy and public health messaging, providing a platform for innovative research that shapes health policies and practices globally. Published continuously since 1996, the Journal of Health Communication remains committed to fostering knowledge and engagement in the health communication discipline.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.98
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index107
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.85
Influence1.17
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life6.50
JCI1.24
Total Documents2253
WOS Total Citations6013
SCIMAGO Total Citations15265
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1140
Scopus Journal Rank0.98
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.13
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.07

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #62/511
Percentile 87.87
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #58/371
Percentile 84.37
Quartile Q1
Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #45/280
Percentile 83.93
Quartile Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #153/665
Percentile 76.99
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 29/227
Percentile 87.40
Quartile Q1
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 33/160
Percentile 79.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 41/227
Percentile 81.94
Quartile Q1
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 29/161
Percentile 81.99
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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