Poblacion y Salud en Mesoamerica

metrics 2024

Transforming Demographic Data into Health Solutions

Introduction

Poblacion y Salud en Mesoamerica is a pivotal open-access journal published by the University of Costa Rica's Centro Centroamericano Poblacion. With an ISSN of 1659-0201 and an E-ISSN of the same, this journal has been dedicated since 2003 to advancing the fields of demography, epidemiology, health informatics, and public health within the Mesoamerican region. Addressing critical health and population issues, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of demographic trends and their implications on health policies. As of 2023, the journal ranks in the Q4 quartile across several categories, reflecting its commitment to publishing quality research while serving as a platform for emerging scholars and seasoned professionals alike. Although it is currently in the lower quartile ranks, the journal seeks to establish itself as a vital resource in the context of Mesoamerican social sciences and health, making it an essential tool for researchers and practitioners interested in regional population health dynamics. Its editorial board is comprised of experts dedicated to enhancing the scholarly conversation surrounding population health and policy in Central America.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.30
H-Index3
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.07
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI0.13
Total Documents141
WOS Total Citations63
SCIMAGO Total Citations62
SCIMAGO SELF Citations14
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.20
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.21

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #113/139
Percentile 18.71
Quartile Q4
Epidemiology in Medicine
Rank #135/148
Percentile 8.78
Quartile Q4
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #284/310
Percentile 8.39
Quartile Q4
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #616/665
Percentile 7.37
Quartile Q4
Health Informatics in Medicine
Rank #130/138
Percentile 5.80
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 44/49
Percentile 11.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 46/49
Percentile 6.12
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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