QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Deepening insights into health-related quality of life.

Introduction

QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH is a prestigious academic journal published by SPRINGER, specializing in the interdisciplinary field of public health, with a particular focus on quality of life and health-related outcomes. With an impressive impact factor that places it in the Q1 quartile of the Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health category, this journal has been a significant contributor to the literature since its inception in 1992. In 2023, it was ranked #111 out of 665 in the Scopus rankings, reflecting its critical role in advancing research that informs public policy and health practices. Located in the Netherlands, the journal not only disseminates high-quality research but also promotes a deeper understanding of the factors influencing individual and community well-being. Despite not being an open-access journal, it offers a variety of subscription options to ensure accessibility for researchers, professionals, and students alike. By fostering a collaborative platform for innovative research and comprehensive reviews, QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH continues to enhance scholarly discourse and influence real-world health outcomes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.30
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index170
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.14
Influence1.47
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life9.40
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.96
Total Documents5126
WOS Total Citations20378
SCIMAGO Total Citations43699
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3058
Scopus Journal Rank1.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.98
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.91
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #111/665
Percentile 83.31
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 96/403
Percentile 76.30
Quartile Q1
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 37/174
Percentile 79.00
Quartile Q1
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 20/118
Percentile 83.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 51/175
Percentile 70.86
Quartile Q2
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 40/119
Percentile 66.39
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 103/403
Percentile 74.44
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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