KONTAKT-JOURNAL OF NURSING AND SOCIAL SCIENCES RELATED TO HEALTH AND ILLNESS

metrics 2024

Advancing interdisciplinary insights in health and illness.

Introduction

KONTAKT - JOURNAL OF NURSING AND SOCIAL SCIENCES RELATED TO HEALTH AND ILLNESS is a pioneering peer-reviewed open-access journal, published by the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at the University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. Since its inception in 2014, the journal has been dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of nursing and social sciences as they relate to health and illness, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research. With a current impact factor that positions it within the Q4 category across diverse health-related fields like Nursing and Public Administration, it serves as a valued resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike. The journal’s commitment to open access ensures that high-quality research is accessible to a global audience, enhancing its relevance and impact within the academic community. Researchers are encouraged to contribute their findings to address pressing health issues and contribute to the ongoing dialogue in this vital area of study. For more information, please visit the journal's website or reach out to the editorial team directly at their address: J Boreckeho 27, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.15
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.50
Citing Half Life5.50
JCI0.14
Total Documents471
WOS Total Citations179
SCIMAGO Total Citations483
SCIMAGO SELF Citations63
Scopus Journal Rank0.15
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.40
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #426/604
Percentile 29.47
Quartile Q3
Public Administration in Social Sciences
Rank #182/232
Percentile 21.55
Quartile Q4
General Nursing in Nursing
Rank #113/139
Percentile 18.71
Quartile Q4
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #569/665
Percentile 14.44
Quartile Q4
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #318/371
Percentile 14.29
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 174/191
Percentile 9.20
Quartile Q4
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 384/403
Percentile 4.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 180/191
Percentile 5.76
Quartile Q4
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 380/403
Percentile 5.71
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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