Journal of Public Health in Africa

metrics 2024

Shaping the future of public health in the African context.

Introduction

Journal of Public Health in Africa (ISSN: 2038-9922, E-ISSN: 2038-9930) is a premier open-access journal published by PAGEPRESS PUBL, dedicated to advancing the field of public health within the African context. Established in 2010, this journal provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the understanding of public health challenges and advancements in Africa. With its increasing visibility, the journal is positioned in the Q4 quartile in the categories of Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and currently ranks #474 out of 577 in its field according to Scopus metrics. The open access model ensures that vital research is freely accessible to a global audience, thus enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration. Since coverage of the journal has been discontinued in Scopus after previous years, authors are encouraged to contribute innovative findings which address pressing health issues, ultimately striving to improve health outcomes across the continent. The journal is based in Italy and invites submissions from diverse disciplines to promote a multidisciplinary approach to public health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.22
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.18
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.80
Citing Half Life6.50
JCI0.17
Total Documents633
WOS Total Citations411
SCIMAGO Total Citations700
SCIMAGO SELF Citations8
Scopus Journal Rank0.22
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.72
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.69

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #474/577
Percentile 17.85
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 372/403
Percentile 7.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 371/403
Percentile 7.94
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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