JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE

metrics 2024

Bridging Research and Practice in Palliative Medicine

Introduction

JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE is a premier publication in the field dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of palliative care. Published by SAGE Publications Inc, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students who are at the forefront of improving patient quality of life across various medical contexts. Since its inception, the journal has provided a rich repository of interdisciplinary research and insightful articles, addressing essential topics such as pain management, end-of-life care, and psychological support. With a respectable impact factor and a Q3 quartile ranking in the miscellaneous medicine category, it reflects the growing importance of palliative care in contemporary healthcare. The journal covers pivotal research from 1985 to 2015 and 2017 to 2024, underscoring its commitment to fostering a well-rounded discourse within the medical community. Researchers seeking to contribute to the field will find this journal an invaluable resource for disseminating cutting-edge findings and practical applications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.40
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index55
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.25
Influence0.52
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life12.10
Citing Half Life6.50
JCI0.42
Total Documents1085
WOS Total Citations1179
SCIMAGO Total Citations3383
SCIMAGO SELF Citations238
Scopus Journal Rank0.40
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #163/636
Percentile 74.37
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 136/174
Percentile 22.10
Quartile Q4
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 98/118
Percentile 17.40
Quartile Q4
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 311/403
Percentile 23.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 140/175
Percentile 20.00
Quartile Q4
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 106/119
Percentile 10.92
Quartile Q4
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 302/403
Percentile 25.06
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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