Social science & medicine (1982) | Journament

Journal Ranking

#1114 / 33,959
📊 Below Average
Overall Score
42.2/100
Score Breakdown
Engagement
31
Accessibility
35
Timeliness
50
Diversity
30
Innovation
40
Community Impact
35
Ethics & Transparency
0
Content Quality
0
Editorial Diversity
0
Publication Regularity
0
Geographic Reach
0
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Social science & medicine (1982)

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Indexings
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Short Name Soc Sci Med
Abbreviated Name soc sci med
ISSN 1873-5347
Aim and Scope
URL http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/315/description#description
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Publications Per Year

Recent Articles (124 total)

2018
Voluntary health insurance in Nigeria: Effects on takers and non-takers.
Bonfrer, Igna;Van de Poel, Ellen;Gustafsson-Wright, Emily;van Doorslaer, Eddy;
Vol. 205 , pp. 55-63
550 views DOI Abstract
2015
Paid maternity leave and childhood vaccination uptake: Longitudinal evidence from 20 low-and-middle-income countries.
Hajizadeh, Mohammad;Heymann, Jody;Strumpf, Erin;Harper, Sam;Nandi, Arijit;
Vol. 140 , pp. 104-17
508 views DOI Abstract
2019
The moralization of obesity.
Ringel, Megan M;Ditto, Peter H;
Vol. 237 , pp. 112399
470 views DOI Abstract
1989
Political violence and Eritrean health care.
Sabo, L E;Kibirige, J S;
Vol. 28 , No. 7 , pp. 677-84
470 views Abstract
2019
Darker skin color is associated with a lower likelihood of smoking cessation among males but not females.
Alexander, Adam C;Nollen, Nicole L;Ahluwalia, Jasjit S;Hébert, Emily T;Businelle, Michael S;Kendzor, Darla E;
Vol. 240 , pp. 112562
438 views DOI Abstract
2019
Emergency contraception: Links between providers' counseling choices, prescribing behaviors, and sociopolitical context.
Wagner, Brandon G;Cleland, Kelly;Batur, Pelin;Wu, Justine;Rothberg, Michael B;
Vol. 242 , pp. 112588
432 views DOI Abstract
2019
Can health and health equity be advanced by urban planning strategies designed to advance global competitiveness? Lessons from two Australian case studies.
McGreevy, Michael;Harris, Patrick;Delany-Crowe, Toni;Fisher, Matt;Sainsbury, Peter;Baum, Fran;
Vol. 242 , pp. 112594
423 views DOI Abstract
2020
Hospital side hustles: Funding conundrums and perverse incentives in Tanzania's publicly-funded health sector.
Marten, Meredith G;Sullivan, Noelle;
Vol. 244 , pp. 112662
411 views DOI Abstract
2019
Narratives of responsibility: Maternal mortality, reproductive governance, and midwifery in Mexico.
Williams, Sarah A;
410 views DOI Abstract
2020
Minority stress, social integration, and the mental health needs of LGBTQ asylum seekers in North America.
Fox, Samara D;Griffin, Randi H;Pachankis, John E;
Vol. 246 , pp. 112727
406 views DOI Abstract
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Journament

Overall Quality Score

42.2/100

Tier: Below Average

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Engagement Score

31.0/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

35.0/100

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Diversity Score

30.0/100

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A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

40.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

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Community Impact Score

34.5/100

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Timeliness Score

50.0/100

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Ethics & Transparency Score

0.0/100

Research Integrity (10% weight)

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Editorial Diversity Score

0.0/100

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

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Publication Regularity Score

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Geographic Reach Score

0.0/100

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