Medicine Health Care and Philosophy

metrics 2024

Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of Health Care

Introduction

Medicine Health Care and Philosophy, published by SPRINGER, is an esteemed journal that bridges the disciplines of health care, philosophy, and social science. With an ISSN of 1386-7423 and an E-ISSN of 1572-8633, this journal showcases interdisciplinary research that critically examines ethical, social, and philosophical issues in medicine and healthcare. With a significant impact factor and a status in the prestigious Q1 quartile for Philosophy and Q2 quartiles in both Education and Health Policy for the year 2023, it serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners to engage with the complex interplay of health and philosophy. The journal contributes to advancing knowledge and informing practice by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that promote scholarly dialogue across varied fields. As it converges towards 2024, Medicine Health Care and Philosophy remains dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of health-related issues, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students committed to exploring the ethical dimensions of healthcare.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.66
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.45
Influence0.79
Immediacy Index2.00
Cited Half Life6.70
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI1.26
Total Documents1275
WOS Total Citations1709
SCIMAGO Total Citations4535
SCIMAGO SELF Citations259
Scopus Journal Rank0.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.56
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.58
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.53

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #33/806
Percentile 95.91
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #348/1543
Percentile 77.45
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #99/371
Percentile 73.32
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #94/310
Percentile 69.68
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 10/104
Percentile 90.90
Quartile Q1
ETHICS
Rank 17/77
Percentile 78.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 14/77
Percentile 81.82
Quartile Q1
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 19/104
Percentile 81.73
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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