Journal of Substance Use

metrics 2024

Illuminating the path to understanding addiction.

Introduction

The Journal of Substance Use is a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of health and social sciences, published by Taylor & Francis Inc.. With an ISSN of 1465-9891 and E-ISSN of 1475-9942, this journal has been at the forefront of substance use research since its inception in 1996 and continues to provide a platform for the dissemination of innovative findings and critical analysis up to the year 2024. Ranking in the Q3 category for both Health (Social Science) and Medicine (Miscellaneous) in the 2023 quartiles, the journal encapsulates a broad spectrum of issues related to substance use, including addiction, intervention strategies, and policy implications. Although not an open-access journal, it remains accessible to a wide audience. With its substantial role in enhancing understanding and addressing the multi-faceted challenges of substance use, the Journal of Substance Use is essential for all stakeholders aiming to contribute to research and practice in this crucial area.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.30
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index35
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.24
Influence0.20
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.90
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.20
Total Documents1865
WOS Total Citations1223
SCIMAGO Total Citations3285
SCIMAGO SELF Citations274
Scopus Journal Rank0.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.95
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.03

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #229/398
Percentile 42.46
Quartile Q3
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #226/371
Percentile 39.08
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 49/55
Percentile 11.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 52/55
Percentile 5.45
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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