Medicine
| ISSN | 00071250, 14721465 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Publisher | Royal College of Psychiatrists |
| Subject Areas | Medicine |
| Publication Type | Journals |
| Active Years | 1963-ongoing |
| Competitiveness | 3. (41-60) Fair |
| Publication Time | 2. Quick (1-3 months) |
| Website | Visit journal |
| JIF 2022–2023 | 8.700 |
| 2019-2020 SCR Rank | 479 |
| 2020-2021 SCR Rank | 528 |
The British Journal of Psychiatry is one of the world"s leading psychiatric journals and an essential companion to clinical practice and research. It covers all branches of the subject, with an overriding concern to improve the prevention, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and care of mental illness, and the promotion of mental health throughout the world. In addition to the best international research papers, the journal includes literature reviews, editorial, a comprehensive book review section and a lively and well-informed correspondence column. A series of supplements, free to subscribers, provides extensive in-depth coverage of selected areas. The British Journal of Psychiatry is available in print and online.
| Year | 2-Year IF | 3-Year IF | 4-Year IF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.072 | 4.953 | 5.110 |
| 2021 | 4.331 | 4.545 | 4.899 |
| 2020 | 3.389 | 4.012 | 4.356 |
| 2019 | 3.533 | 4.051 | 4.082 |
| 2018 | 3.668 | 3.747 | 3.859 |
| 2017 | 3.343 | 3.595 | 3.976 |
| 2016 | 3.471 | 4.139 | 4.314 |
| 2015 | 3.989 | 4.266 | 4.455 |
| 2014 | 4.368 | — | — |
| 2013 | 4.308 | — | — |
| 2012 | 4.202 | — | — |
| 2011 | 4.394 | — | — |
| 2010 | 3.868 | — | — |
| 2009 | 4.109 | — | — |
| 2008 | 3.556 | — | — |
| 2007 | 3.861 | — | — |
| 2006 | 4.080 | — | — |
| 2005 | 3.485 | — | — |
| 2004 | 3.241 | — | — |
| 2003 | 3.137 | — | — |
| 2002 | 3.041 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2.966 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2.945 | — | — |
Note: impact factor data for reference only.
SJR measures scientific influence, weighting citations by the prestige of the citing journal.
| Year | SJR Score |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.717 |
| 2022 | 2.597 |
| 2021 | 2.136 |
| 2020 | 2.564 |
| 2019 | 2.873 |
| 2018 | 2.704 |
| 2017 | 2.844 |
| 2016 | 3.141 |
| 2015 | 2.795 |
The H-Index measures both the productivity and citation impact of a journal's publications.
| Year | H-Index |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 257.000 |
| 2022 | 249.000 |
| 2021 | 239.000 |
| 2020 | 228.000 |
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