International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
80 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is the official journal of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. It is a fully refereed journal that examines current trends and developments in mental health practice and research. The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on all issues of relevance to mental health nursing. The Journal informs you of developments in mental health nursing practice and research, directions in education and training, professional issues, management approaches, policy development, ethical questions, theoretical inquiry, and clinical issues. The Journal publishes feature articles, review articles, clinical notes, research notes and book reviews. Contributions on any aspect of mental health nursing are welcomed. Statements and opinions expressed in the journal reflect the views of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.
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NURSING
PSYCHIATRY
NURSING
PSYCHIATRY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Mental Health Nursing (acronym: ijmhn, abbr: INT J MENT HEALTH NU, ISSN: 1445-8330) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of NURSING, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in Australia since 2002. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.318 (Q1), an H-index of 80.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 125 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,508 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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