Linacre Quarterly

metrics 2024

Elevating Scholarly Discussion on Health Ethics

Introduction

Linacre Quarterly, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a distinguished journal that serves as an interdisciplinary platform in the fields of Health Policy and Philosophy. With an ISSN of 0024-3639 and an E-ISSN of 2050-8549, this journal has been pivotal in providing insights into the intricate dynamics of health policy through a philosophical lens since its inception in 1945. Notably, it holds a respectable 2023 Scopus rank, placing it in the 68th percentile within the Arts and Humanities (Philosophy) category and the 21st percentile in Medicine (Health Policy). Though currently not offering Open Access options, Linacre Quarterly remains committed to advancing scholarly discussion and fostering innovation among researchers, professionals, and students alike. Located in the United Kingdom, this journal continues to uphold its reputation as a vital resource for those navigating the complexities of health-related ethical dilemmas and policy-making frameworks, thereby enhancing its visibility and relevance in academic discourse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index15
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.19
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.90
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.13
Total Documents826
WOS Total Citations277
SCIMAGO Total Citations469
SCIMAGO SELF Citations140
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.44
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.53

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #256/806
Percentile 68.24
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #244/310
Percentile 21.29
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 22/23
Percentile 6.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICAL ETHICS
Rank 21/23
Percentile 8.70
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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