Social Work in Public Health

metrics 2024

Exploring the synergies between social work and public health.

Introduction

Social Work in Public Health is a leading journal that bridges the gap between social work and public health, published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. With an ISSN of 1937-1918 and an E-ISSN of 1937-190X, this journal has been a vital resource since its inception in 2007, and is set to continue its influence until 2024. Recognized for its significant contributions to the fields of Health Policy, Health (Social Science), Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Social Work, it consistently achieves a Q2 category ranking in several of these critical areas, reflecting its robust impact and relevance in contemporary research. The journal operates without open access restrictions, thereby offering a wide array of valuable research insights to professionals, scholars, and students interested in the interdisciplinary approaches necessary to address health inequities and enhance community well-being. As it continues to gain traction—ranking among the top journals in its fields by Scopus with notable percentiles—it remains an essential platform for disseminating innovative research that shapes policy and practice in social work and public health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.67
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index38
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.30
Influence0.59
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.30
Citing Half Life5.00
JCI0.75
Total Documents1055
WOS Total Citations1146
SCIMAGO Total Citations2673
SCIMAGO SELF Citations71
Scopus Journal Rank0.67
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.54
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.57

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #102/371
Percentile 72.51
Quartile Q2
Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #97/310
Percentile 68.71
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #232/665
Percentile 65.11
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 260/403
Percentile 35.60
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 20/91
Percentile 78.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 165/403
Percentile 59.06
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 40/91
Percentile 56.04
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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