Sexuality Research and Social Policy

metrics 2024

Pioneering Knowledge for Inclusive Sexual Health Solutions

Introduction

Sexuality Research and Social Policy is a premier academic journal published by SPRINGER, dedicated to advancing the understanding of sexual health and policy through rigorous research and scholarly discourse. With an ISSN of 1868-9884 and an E-ISSN of 1553-6610, this journal provides a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students engaged in the fields of Gender Studies, Health (social science), and Sociology and Political Science. Boasting an impressive impact factor and categorized in the Q1 quartile of its fields as of 2023, it ranks #22 out of 213 in Gender Studies, #208 out of 1466 in Sociology and Political Science, and #83 out of 371 in Health (social science), positioning it among the most influential journals in its domain. Published bi-annually since its convergence in 2005-2006, the journal is committed to producing accessible and impactful research that informs public policy and promotes social equity regarding sexual health issues. Although it does not currently offer Open Access options, the journal remains vital for those invested in understanding and contributing to the discourse on sexuality and public health policy.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.87
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index50
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.81
Influence0.92
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life4.20
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI1.33
Total Documents879
WOS Total Citations2261
SCIMAGO Total Citations4179
SCIMAGO SELF Citations335
Scopus Journal Rank0.87
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.23
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Gender Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #22/213
Percentile 89.67
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #208/1466
Percentile 85.81
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #83/371
Percentile 77.63
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 33/263
Percentile 87.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 43/263
Percentile 83.65
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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