JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH

metrics 2024

Bridging Spirituality and Health for a Holistic Approach

Introduction

Journal of Religion & Health, published by Springer, is a leading interdisciplinary journal that explores the intricate relationship between religion and health, shedding light on how spiritual beliefs and practices impact well-being. With an ISSN of 0022-4197 and E-ISSN 1573-6571, this esteemed journal seeks to bridge gaps between religious studies, medicine, and nursing, reflected in its impressive rankings, including Q2 in Medicine and Q1 in both Nursing and Religious Studies. With a converged publication history from 1961 to 2024, it stands at the forefront of scholarly discourse, emphasizing the importance of spirituality in health care. Although currently not offering open access, the journal provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and students aiming to integrate spiritual considerations into health care settings. Its rigorous peer-review process ensures the publication of high-quality research that contributes to advancements in both academic and practical domains.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.87
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index57
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.22
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life4.30
Citing Half Life7.90
JCI2.93
Total Documents2877
WOS Total Citations4808
SCIMAGO Total Citations11375
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1722
Scopus Journal Rank0.87
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.92

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #2/644
Percentile 99.69
Quartile Q1
General Nursing in Nursing
Rank #16/139
Percentile 88.49
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 189/403
Percentile 53.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 9/403
Percentile 97.77
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 6/339
Percentile 98.23
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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