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journal of health communication

ISSN 1087-0415· EN

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31.8 / 100
Journament Score
Poor
Ranked #18,643 of 29,339 scored journals (33,995 indexed)
17 Articles
Scores higher than 36.4% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Nom Abrégé j health commun
Nom Abrégé j health commun
ISSN 1087-0415
URL https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uhcm20/current

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.3 30.2
Accessibility 20.0 17.8
Timeliness 0.0 15.9
Diversity 5.6 28.3
Innovation 70.0 30.1
Community Impact 12.1 11.5
Content Distribution 81.9 88.5
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (17)

2018
The Mediating Effect of Adelante brand equity on Latino Immigrant Positive Youth Development Outcomes.
Evans, W Douglas;Andrade, Elizabeth L;Barrett, Nicole D;Cleary, Sean D;Snider, Jeremy;Edberg, Mark;
Vol. 23 , No. 7 , pp. 606-613
466 views DOI Abstract
2019
Beyond Altruism: Framing Organ Donation in a 19-year Review of Chinese News Coverage.
Liu, Yanqin;Tsai, Jiun-Yi;Chen, Yashu;
, pp. 1-11
445 views DOI Abstract
2019
A "fitness" Theme May Mitigate Regional Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity: Evidence from Google Search and Tweets.
Liang, Bo;Wang, Ye;Tsou, Ming-Hsiang;
Vol. 238 , pp. 1-10
418 views DOI Abstract
2020
Opioids on Twitter: A Content Analysis of Conversations regarding Prescription Drugs on Social Media and Implications for Message Design.
Jain, Parul;Zaher, Zulfia;Mazid, Imran;
Vol. 25 , No. 1 , pp. 74-81
407 views DOI Abstract
2016
Feasibility of a Computer-Based Intervention Addressing Barriers to HIV Testing Among Young Patients Who Decline Tests at Triage.
Aronson, Ian David;Cleland, Charles M;Perlman, David C;Rajan, Sonali;Sun, Wendy;Bania, Theodore C;
Vol. 21 , No. 9 , pp. 1039-45
401 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Use of Narratives to Deliver Information in Direct-To-Consumer Prescription Drug Commercials: A Content Analysis.
Ball, Jennifer Gerard;Applequist, Janelle;
Vol. 24 , No. 5 , pp. 512-524
395 views DOI Abstract
2017
Formative Research to Design a Promotional Campaign to Increase Drinking Water among Central American Latino Youth in an Urban Area.
Barrett, Nicole;Colón-Ramos, Uriyoán;Elkins, Allison;Rivera, Ivonne;Evans, W Douglas;Edberg, Mark;
Vol. 22 , No. 6 , pp. 459-468
389 views DOI Abstract
2013
Feasibility and acceptability of a text messaging-based smoking cessation program in ankara, Turkey.
Ybarra, Michele L;Holtrop, Jodi S;Bağci Bosi, A Tülay;Bilir, Nazmi;Korchmaros, Josephine D;Salih Emri, A K;
Vol. 18 , No. 8 , pp. 960-73
371 views DOI Abstract
2015
Agency-based empowerment training enhances sales capacity of female energy entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Shankar, Anita V;Onyura, MaryAlice;Alderman, Jessica;
Vol. 20 Suppl 1 , pp. 67-75
365 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Roles of Education, Literacy, and Numeracy in Need for Health Information during the Second Half of Adulthood: A Moderated Mediation Analysis.
Yamashita, Takashi;Bardo, Anthony R;Cummins, Phyllis A;Millar, Roberto J;Sahoo, Shalini;Liu, Darren;
Vol. 24 , No. 3 , pp. 271-283
352 views DOI Abstract
2020
Opioids on Twitter: A Content Analysis of Conversations regarding Prescription Drugs on Social Media and Implications for Message Design.
Jain, Parul;Zaher, Zulfia;Mazid, Imran;
Vol. 25 , No. 1 , pp. 74-81
407 views DOI Abstract
2020
Patient-centered Communication Behaviors on Primetime Television.
Hoffman, Beth L;Cafferty, Lauren A;Jain, Parul;Shensa, Ariel;Rosenthal, Erica L;Primack, Brian A;Sidani, Jaime E;
, pp. 1-10
247 views DOI Abstract
2019
Beyond Altruism: Framing Organ Donation in a 19-year Review of Chinese News Coverage.
Liu, Yanqin;Tsai, Jiun-Yi;Chen, Yashu;
, pp. 1-11
445 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Use of Narratives to Deliver Information in Direct-To-Consumer Prescription Drug Commercials: A Content Analysis.
Ball, Jennifer Gerard;Applequist, Janelle;
Vol. 24 , No. 5 , pp. 512-524
395 views DOI Abstract
2019
Use of the Fogg Behavior Model to Assess the Impact of a Social Marketing Campaign on Condom Use in Pakistan.
Agha, Sohail;Tollefson, Deanna;Paul, Shadae;Green, Dylan;Babigumira, Joseph B;
Vol. 24 , No. 3 , pp. 284-292
251 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Roles of Education, Literacy, and Numeracy in Need for Health Information during the Second Half of Adulthood: A Moderated Mediation Analysis.
Yamashita, Takashi;Bardo, Anthony R;Cummins, Phyllis A;Millar, Roberto J;Sahoo, Shalini;Liu, Darren;
Vol. 24 , No. 3 , pp. 271-283
352 views DOI Abstract
2019
A "fitness" Theme May Mitigate Regional Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity: Evidence from Google Search and Tweets.
Liang, Bo;Wang, Ye;Tsou, Ming-Hsiang;
Vol. 238 , pp. 1-10
418 views DOI Abstract
2019
From Screen to Screening: Entertainment and News Television Media Effects on Cancer Screening Behaviors.
Li, Wenbo;Watts, Judy;Tan, Naomi;
Vol. 24 , No. 4 , pp. 385-394
293 views DOI Abstract
2018
The Mediating Effect of Adelante brand equity on Latino Immigrant Positive Youth Development Outcomes.
Evans, W Douglas;Andrade, Elizabeth L;Barrett, Nicole D;Cleary, Sean D;Snider, Jeremy;Edberg, Mark;
Vol. 23 , No. 7 , pp. 606-613
466 views DOI Abstract
2017
anaphylaxis by antihistamine containing bovine gelatin: the utility of the basophil activation test in the diagnostic work-up
;Eleonora Nucera;Amira Colagiovanni;Simona Mezzacappa;Alessandro Buonomo;Arianna Aruanno;Angela Rizzi;Domenico Schiavino
Vol. 34 , No. 3 , pp. 279-280
168 views DOI
Journament Score
31.8/100 · Poor
Ranked #18,643 of 29,339 scored
(33,995 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

31.8/100

Tier: Poor

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

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Engagement Score

30.3/100

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

5.6/100

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

12.1/100

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

0.0/100

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

81.9/100

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

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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.