JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Innovating Research at the Intersection of Psychology and Health

Introduction

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH, published by Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, stands as a premier international forum dedicated to the integration of psychological and physical health. Established in 1956, this esteemed journal has maintained a high impact in the field, currently ranking in the Q1 category for both Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry and Mental Health as of 2023. With an impressive Scopus ranking of #37/311 in Clinical Psychology and #95/567 in Psychiatry and Mental Health, it caters to a wide audience of researchers, clinicians, and students interested in the complex interplay between psychosocial factors and physical health outcomes. The journal publishes a diverse array of original research, reviews, and clinical studies, providing valuable insights into psychosomatic medicine. While it currently does not offer open access options, its robust editorial standards ensure that each publication contributes significantly to advancing the field. As the journal converges into its 68th year, it continues to be at the forefront of psychosomatic research, instrumental in shaping evidence-based practices and enhancing patient care.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.30
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index176
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.90
Influence1.10
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life13.60
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.94
Total Documents4277
WOS Total Citations15465
SCIMAGO Total Citations38428
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2306
Scopus Journal Rank1.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.70
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.96
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.76

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #37/311
Percentile 88.10
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #95/567
Percentile 83.25
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 75/276
Percentile 73.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 81/276
Percentile 70.65
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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