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Social science & medicine (1982)

ISSN 1873-5347· EN

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50.6 / 100
Journament Score
Average
Ranked #86 of 29,297 scored journals (34,015 indexed)
124 Articles
Scores higher than 99.7% of scored journals
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About This Journal

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

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Platform statistics — the free Journament Score AI Quality Analysis — separate paid product, ranks nothing

5 of the 12 dimensions could not be measured for this journal. They are left as gaps in the shape rather than plotted as zero.

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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 31.8 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 23.1
Timeliness 60.0 3.0
Diversity 74.1 25.4
Innovation 70.0 24.1
Community Impact 12.9 4.1
Content Distribution 78.2 89.1
Content Quality — 55.1
Ethics & Transparency — 40.5
Editorial Standards — 33.0
Publication Regularity — 52.9
Geographic Reach — 30.4

Publications Per Year

Articles (124)

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
618 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
553 views DOI Abstract
1989
Political violence and Eritrean health care.
Sabo, L E;Kibirige, J S;
Vol. 28 , No. 7 , pp. 677-84
550 views Abstract
2019
The moralization of obesity.
Ringel, Megan M;Ditto, Peter H;
Vol. 237 , pp. 112399
530 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
515 views DOI 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
497 views DOI Abstract
2019
Numbering others: Religious demography, identity, and fertility management experiences in contemporary India.
Singh, Holly Donahue;
, pp. 112534
492 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
490 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
480 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
478 views DOI Abstract
2025
Pursuing a "normal" life of food: Families' experiences of pediatric food allergy clinical trials.
Fisher, Jill A
Vol. 378 , pp. 118085
110 views DOI Abstract
2023
Views, obstacles, and uncertainties around the inclusion of children and young people's time in economic evaluations: Findings from an international survey of health economists.
Andronis, Lazaros;Morgan, Cameron;Donaldson, Cam;Lancsar, Emily;Petrou, Stavros;
Vol. 333 , pp. 116179
146 views DOI Abstract
2023
A comprehensive examination of discrimination and the impact on health in young adults.
Ridgeway, Sadie O;Denney, Justin T;
Vol. 320 , pp. 115728
167 views DOI Abstract
2021
Policy of free GP care for children under 6 years: The impact on emergency department attendance
McDonnell T;Nicholson E;Barrett M;Bury G;Collins C;Cummins F;Deasy C;Denny K;De Brún A;Hensey C;McAuliffe E;;
Vol. 279 , pp. -
248 views Abstract
2021
Exploring care of hospital inpatients with substance involvement
Kiepek N;Jones-Bonofiglio K;Freemantle S;Byerley-Vita M;Quaid K;;
Vol. 281 , pp. -
188 views Abstract
2020
Perceived pathways between tourism gentrification and health: A participatory Photovoice study in the Gòtic neighborhood in Barcelona.
Sánchez-Ledesma, Esther;Vásquez-Vera, Hugo;Sagarra, Natàlia;Peralta, Andrés;Porthé, Victoria;Díez, Èlia;, ;
Vol. 258 , pp. 113095
303 views DOI Abstract
2020
Reducing HIV- and TB-Stigma among healthcare co-workers in South Africa: Results of a cluster randomised trial
Sommerland N;Masquillier C;Rau A;Engelbrecht M;Kigozi G;Pliakas T;Janse van Rensburg A;Wouters E;;
Vol. 266 , pp. -
127 views Abstract
2020
Economic valuation of setting up a social health enterprise in urban poor-resource setting in Kenya.
Donfouet, Hermann Pythagore Pierre;Mohamed, Shukri F;Otieno, Peter;Wambiya, Elvis;Mutua, Martin Kavao;Danaei, Goodarz;
Vol. 266 , pp. 113294
287 views DOI Abstract
2020
Vulnerability and resilience to pandemic-related stress among U.S. women pregnant at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preis, Heidi;Mahaffey, Brittain;Heiselman, Cassandra;Lobel, Marci;
Vol. 266 , pp. 113348
217 views DOI Abstract
2020
Linked fate and mental health among African Americans.
Monk, Ellis P;
Vol. 266 , pp. 113340
325 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
50.6/100 · Average
Ranked #86 of 29,297 scored
(34,015 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

50.6/100

Tier: Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

31.8/100

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

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

74.1/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

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

Innovation Score

70.0/100

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

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

12.9/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

60.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

78.2/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.