South African Journal of Psychiatry

metrics 2024

Transforming mental health discourse through accessible research.

Introduction

The South African Journal of Psychiatry is a pivotal open-access platform dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in the field of psychiatry and mental health. Established in 2002 and published by AOSIS, this journal serves as a crucial resource for professionals, researchers, and students interested in the latest developments and findings in mental health care, particularly within the South African context and beyond. With an ISSN of 1608-9685 and an E-ISSN of 2078-6786, the journal has firmly established itself within the international psychiatric community, ranking in the Q3 quartile for Psychiatry and Mental Health as of 2023. Although currently positioned at 396/567 in Scopus rankings, it consistently strives to disseminate high-quality research that addresses critical issues in mental health. By providing unrestricted access to scholarly articles, the South African Journal of Psychiatry not only promotes the sharing of knowledge but also encourages collaboration among researchers, enhancing the global dialogue on mental health challenges. For those keen on contributing to the field, the journal invites submissions that offer innovative insights and foster evidence-based practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.38
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index21
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.31
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life5.10
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.26
Total Documents603
WOS Total Citations428
SCIMAGO Total Citations956
SCIMAGO SELF Citations115
Scopus Journal Rank0.38
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.00
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.24
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #396/567
Percentile 30.16
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 219/276
Percentile 20.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 234/276
Percentile 15.22
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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