Journal of Rural Health
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Rural Health
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
80 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Rural Health, a quarterly journal published by the NRHA, offers a variety of original research relevant and important to rural health. Some examples include evaluations, case studies, and analyses related to health status and behavior, as well as to health work force, policy and access issues. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies are welcome. Highest priority is given to manuscripts that reflect scholarly quality, demonstrate methodological rigor, and emphasize practical implications. The journal also publishes articles with an international rural health perspective, commentaries, book reviews and letters.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
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 AnalysisJournal of Rural Health (acronym: jrh, abbr: J RURAL HEALTH, ISSN: 0890-765X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.411 (Q1), an H-index of 80.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 83 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,617 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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