Journal of Physiological Anthropology

metrics 2024

Advancing Understanding of Biological Variation in Diverse Environments

Introduction

The Journal of Physiological Anthropology, published by BMC, serves as a leading platform in the field of anthropological science with a strong focus on the physiological aspects of human adaptation and performance. Since its establishment in 2006, this open access journal has gained recognition for its contributions to understanding human biological variation through an interdisciplinary lens, enabling researchers and practitioners in fields such as anthropology, orthopedics, and public health to disseminate and access high-quality research. With an impressive impact factor and a classification in the Q1 quartile for Anthropology (2023), the journal holds a prominent position, ranked #29 in Social Sciences and #76 in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine according to Scopus. The journal's objectives include fostering innovative research and promoting discussions that advance knowledge on human performance, adaptation, and health in diverse environments. As a vital resource based in the United Kingdom and available freely since 2012, it opens avenues for collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.50
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index60
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.18
Influence0.69
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life10.00
JCI0.79
Total Documents964
WOS Total Citations1226
SCIMAGO Total Citations3668
SCIMAGO SELF Citations367
Scopus Journal Rank0.50
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.19
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.55

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #29/502
Percentile 94.22
Quartile Q1
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Medicine
Rank #76/321
Percentile 76.32
Quartile Q1
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Social Sciences
Rank #13/46
Percentile 71.74
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #196/665
Percentile 70.53
Quartile Q2
Physiology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #56/113
Percentile 50.44
Quartile Q2
Physiology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #101/193
Percentile 47.67
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PHYSIOLOGY
Rank 21/85
Percentile 75.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHYSIOLOGY
Rank 40/85
Percentile 52.94
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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