Palliative Care & Social Practice

metrics 2024

Empowering practitioners with innovative palliative research.

Introduction

Palliative Care & Social Practice is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, dedicated to advancing the field of palliative care and related social practices. Since its transition to Open Access in 2019, the journal has been committed to disseminating high-quality research and practical insights that inform practitioners, policy-makers, and scholars alike. Based in the United Kingdom, the journal boasts an impressive categorization of Q1 in Advanced and Specialized Nursing for 2023, reflecting its influential status in the field. With a Scopus ranking of 15/63 in Advanced and Specialized Nursing and 182/636 in General Medicine, it is recognized as a vital resource for those engaged in the compassionate care of patients and the complexities of their psychosocial needs. The journal’s scope encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and is essential for anyone striving to enhance the quality of life through effective palliative care practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.60
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life2.40
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI0.58
Total Documents155
WOS Total Citations258
SCIMAGO Total Citations572
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.60
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.73
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.24

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Advanced and Specialized Nursing in Nursing
Rank #15/63
Percentile 76.19
Quartile Q1
General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #182/636
Percentile 71.38
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 60/174
Percentile 65.80
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 136/403
Percentile 66.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 107/175
Percentile 38.86
Quartile Q3
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 231/403
Percentile 42.68
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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