Prevention Science
Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Prevention Science
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
111 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Prevention Science is the official publication of the Society for Prevention Research. The Journal serves as an interdisciplinary forum designed to disseminate new developments in the theory, research and practice of prevention. Prevention sciences encompassing etiology, epidemiology and intervention are represented through peer-reviewed original research articles on a variety of health and social problems, including but not limited to substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, violence, accidents, teenage pregnancy, suicide, delinquency, STD's, obesity, diet/nutrition, exercise, and chronic illness. The journal also publishes literature reviews, theoretical articles, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, brief reports, replication studies, and papers concerning new developments in methodology.
Special Issues
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PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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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Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPrevention Science (acronym: prev, ISSN: 1389-4986) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PUBLIC, published by Springer Nature in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.477 (Q1), an H-index of 111.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 8 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 138 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,557 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
Publishing & Editorial Information
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