JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED SCIENCES

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Past to Illuminate Modern Healthcare

Introduction

JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED SCIENCES is a prestigious academic journal published by Oxford University Press, focusing on the interdisciplinary study of the historical evolution of medicine and its related fields. Since its inception in 1946, this journal has been at the forefront of disseminating scholarly research that bridges history and contemporary medical practices. With an impressive Q1 ranking in History and a dedicated readership comprised of researchers, professionals, and students, it serves as a vital resource to enhance understanding of the historical contexts that shape modern healthcare. Although categorized in Q4 in Geriatrics and Gerontology, the journal's contributions are invaluable for fostering discussions on the development and implications of medical practices over time. The journal does not offer Open Access options, maintaining a traditional subscription model to support high-quality peer-reviewed research. Its commitment to advancing the field is reflected in its prominent position within the Scopus rankings, making it an essential platform for those engaged in the intersection of history and medicine.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index33
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.61
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life18.90
Citing Half Life28.80
JCI0.38
Total Documents448
WOS Total Citations732
SCIMAGO Total Citations915
SCIMAGO SELF Citations33
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.81
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.79
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.73

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #253/1760
Percentile 85.62
Quartile Q1
Geriatrics and Gerontology in Medicine
Rank #94/116
Percentile 18.97
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 32/104
Percentile 69.70
Quartile Q2
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 151/174
Percentile 13.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 151/175
Percentile 13.71
Quartile Q4
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 60/104
Percentile 42.31
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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