Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet is the only professional peer-reviewed journal devoted to locating consumer health information via the Internet. In this journal librarians and health information providers describe programs and services aimed at helping patients and the general public find the health information they need. From the Editor: "Studies have shown that health information is one of the major reasons that people worldwide access the Internet. As the amount of health information on the Web increases exponentially, it becomes critical that librarians-including public and medical librarians-be knowledgeable about what is available online and be able to direct users to reliable, accurate, quality information."
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PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Consumer Health on the Internet (ISSN: 1539-8285) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PUBLIC, published by Taylor & Francis in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.196 (Q4), an H-index of 20.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 34 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,488 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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