Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal

metrics 2024

Bridging Local Insights with Global Health Discussions

Introduction

The Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal, ISSN 0738-0658 and E-ISSN 2373-6011, is an esteemed publication hosted by the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. Established in 1985, this journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research in the field of health sciences, particularly in a Caribbean context. Despite its current categorization in Q4 of the Medicine (miscellaneous) domain, the journal is dedicated to fostering scientific discussion and collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and students. It is ranked #424 out of 636 in Scopus under General Medicine, reflecting its emerging influence in the medical research community with a 33rd percentile. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and case studies, providing an essential resource for advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare practices. The commitment to open access resources is in consideration, promoting accessibility to high-quality research. For more than three decades, the Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal has been at the forefront of health-related investigations in Puerto Rico, aiming to contribute substantially to both local and global health discussions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.14
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life10.20
Citing Half Life9.50
JCI0.12
Total Documents1158
WOS Total Citations352
SCIMAGO Total Citations1545
SCIMAGO SELF Citations100
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.45

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #424/636
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 384/403
Percentile 4.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 383/403
Percentile 4.96
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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