Quality of Life Research
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Quality of Life Research
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
185 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Quality of Life Research is an international, multidisciplinary journal devoted to the rapid communication of original research, theoretical articles and methodological reports related to the field of quality of life, in all the health sciences. The journal also offers editorials, literature, book and software reviews, correspondence and abstracts of conferences. Quality of life has become a prominent issue in biometry, philosophy, social science, clinical medicine, health services and outcomes research. The journal's scope reflects the wide application of quality of life assessment and research in the biological and social sciences. All original work is subject to peer review for originality, scientific quality and relevance to a broad readership. This is an official journal of the International Society of Quality of Life Research.
Special Issues
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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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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 AnalysisQuality of Life Research (acronym: qure, abbr: QUAL LIFE RES, ISSN: 0962-9343) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer International Publishing in Netherlands since 1992. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.154 (Q1), an H-index of 185.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 318 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,483 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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