MEDICAL HISTORY

metrics 2024

Connecting the Dots Between Past Practices and Present Care

Introduction

MEDICAL HISTORY is a prestigious journal published by Cambridge University Press, focusing on the interdisciplinary field of medical history and its implications on contemporary healthcare practices. With a commitment to providing rigorous research since its inception in 1957 and continuing through to 2024, this journal holds a significant position in academic discourse, exemplified by its Q1 ranking in History and respectable Q3 rankings in Medicine (miscellaneous) and Nursing (miscellaneous). Its scholarly contributions serve as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, facilitating a deeper understanding of the evolution of medical practices and their societal impacts. Although MEDICAL HISTORY operates under a traditional subscription model and does not utilize Open Access, it remains accessible through libraries and academic institutions, ensuring that its wealth of information fuels ongoing discussions in both historical and medical contexts. With robust Scopus rankings indicating a strong standing in the fields of Arts and Humanities as well as Medicine, this journal is essential for anyone seeking to explore the intricate relationship between history and health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.33
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index34
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.67
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life19.30
Citing Half Life42.10
JCI0.57
Total Documents709
WOS Total Citations903
SCIMAGO Total Citations1255
SCIMAGO SELF Citations81
Scopus Journal Rank0.33
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.45
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.78
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.81

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #128/1760
Percentile 92.73
Quartile Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #228/398
Percentile 42.71
Quartile Q3
General Nursing in Nursing
Rank #82/139
Percentile 41.01
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 32/104
Percentile 69.70
Quartile Q2
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 151/174
Percentile 13.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 112/175
Percentile 36.00
Quartile Q3
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 46/104
Percentile 55.77
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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