Stigma and Health

metrics 2024

Fostering Understanding for Health Equity

Introduction

Stigma and Health is an esteemed academic journal published by the Educational Publishing Foundation in conjunction with the American Psychological Association. This journal is dedicated to advancing the understanding of stigma and its multifaceted impacts on health and well-being, encompassing a broad spectrum of disciplines including clinical psychology, public health, and mental health. Since its inception in 2020, it has garnered significant recognition, achieving a Q1 ranking in Health Policy and Public Health, and a Q2 ranking in Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, and Social Psychology as of 2023. With both an ISSN and E-ISSN of 2376-6972 and 2376-6964 respectively, it is poised as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students who aim to explore the intricate relationships between stigma, mental health, and societal factors. The journal is committed to providing a platform for innovative research and discussions, thus fostering a deeper understanding of health disparities and promoting health equity. Although access is not open, its impactful findings contribute to the global discourse surrounding stigma in health contexts. For those dedicated to the important work of understanding and mitigating stigma, Stigma and Health stands as a crucial and influential publication in the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.93
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.57
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life3.50
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.82
Total Documents243
WOS Total Citations1177
SCIMAGO Total Citations860
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.93
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.77
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.87
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.87

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #82/310
Percentile 73.55
Quartile Q2
Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #87/311
Percentile 72.03
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #90/310
Percentile 70.97
Quartile Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #204/665
Percentile 69.32
Quartile Q2
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #210/567
Percentile 62.96
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 27/76
Percentile 65.10
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 136/403
Percentile 66.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 36/76
Percentile 52.63
Quartile Q2
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 142/403
Percentile 64.76
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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