JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL BEHAVIOR

metrics 2024

Shaping the future of applied psychology in the workplace.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL BEHAVIOR, published by Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, stands as a premier outlet for scholarly discourse in the fields of applied psychology, education, lifespan studies, and organizational behavior. With an impressive impact factor and a consistent ranking within the top quartiles (Q1) across multiple categories for 2023, this journal serves as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to enhance their understanding of vocational behavior and its implications in diverse settings. The journal has been publishing since its inception in 1971 and continues to provide a vital platform for innovative research that informs both theory and practice, enabling professionals to address the complexities of workforce dynamics in an ever-evolving landscape. Notably, the journal is recognized for its rigorous peer-review process and impactful contributions, ensuring that every article presents cutting-edge findings and promotes evidence-based practices. Although it does not offer open-access options, its importance and relevance in the academic community make it an indispensable reference point for those dedicated to advancing knowledge in vocational studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.97
Journal Impact Factor5.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)9.40
H-Index185
Journal IF Without Self5.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.66
Influence3.04
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life11.50
Citing Half Life10.30
JCI1.85
Total Documents1959
WOS Total Citations16322
SCIMAGO Total Citations27468
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3119
Scopus Journal Rank2.97
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.30
Cites / Document (3 Years)11.84
Cites / Document (4 Years)12.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #24/1543
Percentile 98.44
Quartile Q1
Life-span and Life-course Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #2/63
Percentile 96.83
Quartile Q1
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #8/230
Percentile 96.52
Quartile Q1
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #14/249
Percentile 94.38
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 14/113
Percentile 88.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 9/114
Percentile 92.11
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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