Operations Research for Health Care

metrics 2024

Transforming health care through innovative operations research.

Introduction

Operations Research for Health Care is a prominent journal dedicated to the intersection of operations research and health care optimization, published by Elsevier in the United Kingdom. With an ISSN of 2211-6923, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies to improve health care systems and patient outcomes. Spanning from 2012 and ongoing through 2024, the journal is recognized for its impactful contributions, currently holding a Q2 ranking in multiple categories, including Health Professions and Oral Surgery, and a Q3 ranking in Management Science and Medicine. Its Scopus rankings reflect a robust standing in the field, with notable percentiles indicating wide recognition among researchers. Although it is not an open-access journal, its rigorous peer-review process ensures that published papers are of the highest quality, making it an essential platform for disseminating innovative ideas and best practices in health care operations research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.47
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.60
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.57
Total Documents252
WOS Total Citations563
SCIMAGO Total Citations1646
SCIMAGO SELF Citations120
Scopus Journal Rank0.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.80
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Health Professions in Health Professions
Rank #7/21
Percentile 66.67
Quartile Q2
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #145/398
Percentile 63.57
Quartile Q2
Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #90/207
Percentile 56.52
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 120/174
Percentile 31.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 112/175
Percentile 36.00
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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