Social Theory & Health

metrics 2024

Advancing Understanding of Social Influences on Health

Introduction

Social Theory & Health is a leading scholarly journal published by Palgrave Macmillan, focusing on the intricate relationships between social factors and health outcomes. With an ISSN of 1477-8211 and an E-ISSN of 1477-822X, this journal has contributed significantly to the fields of sociology, political science, and health social sciences since its inception in 2003. As a testament to its high-quality research output, Social Theory & Health ranked in the Q2 category for both Health (social science) and Sociology and Political Science in 2023, demonstrating its vital role in advancing interdisciplinary scholarship. Researchers and professionals alike are encouraged to access its rich repository of articles that delve into contemporary issues affecting health from a sociocultural perspective. With a current percentile ranking of 80th in Sociology and Political Science, and 69th in Health (social science), this journal remains an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how social theories shape health practices and policies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index39
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.18
Influence0.72
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life11.20
JCI0.56
Total Documents461
WOS Total Citations718
SCIMAGO Total Citations1858
SCIMAGO SELF Citations106
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #283/1466
Percentile 80.70
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #114/371
Percentile 69.27
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 37/46
Percentile 20.70
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 37/46
Percentile 19.57
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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