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Top Journals in Health (social science)

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Health (social Science), which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Health (social science) falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. MMWR Recommendations and Reports


MMWR Recommendations and Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Health Information Management (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The overall rank of MMWR Recommendations and Reports is 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 10575987, 15458601.

Impact Score: 75.11 h-Index: 155 SJR: 41.754 Overall Ranking: 2



2. MMWR. Surveillance summaries : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Surveillance summaries / CDC


MMWR. Surveillance summaries : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Surveillance summaries / CDC is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Health Information Management (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1). It is published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The overall rank of MMWR. Surveillance summaries : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Surveillance summaries / CDC is 35. ISSN of this journal is/are 15458636, 15460738.

Impact Score: 57.05 h-Index: 119 SJR: 15.326 Overall Ranking: 35


3. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report


Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Health Information Management (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Department of Health and Human Services. The overall rank of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is 92. ISSN of this journal is/are 01492195, 1545861X.

Impact Score: 13.00 h-Index: 274 SJR: 9.559 Overall Ranking: 92


4. Lancet Planetary Health, The


Lancet Planetary Health, The is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Lancet Planetary Health, The is 191. ISSN of this journal is/are 25425196.

Impact Score: 11.39 h-Index: 90 SJR: 6.386 Overall Ranking: 191


5. Lancet Healthy Longevity, The


Lancet Healthy Longevity, The is a journal covering the categories related to Family Practice (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Lancet Healthy Longevity, The is 282. ISSN of this journal is/are 26667568.

Impact Score: 6.01 h-Index: 43 SJR: 5.166 Overall Ranking: 282



6. International Journal of Transgender Health


International Journal of Transgender Health is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Transgender Health is 560. ISSN of this journal is/are 26895269, 26895277.

Impact Score: 20.75 h-Index: 60 SJR: 3.422 Overall Ranking: 560


7. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health


Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sports Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health is 640. ISSN of this journal is/are 21596778, 2159676X.

Impact Score: 4.96 h-Index: 53 SJR: 3.193 Overall Ranking: 640


8. Trauma, Violence, and Abuse


Trauma, Violence, and Abuse is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Trauma, Violence, and Abuse is 671. ISSN of this journal is/are 15248380, 15528324.

Impact Score: 10.02 h-Index: 121 SJR: 3.093 Overall Ranking: 671


9. Tobacco Control


Tobacco Control is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of Tobacco Control is 1104. ISSN of this journal is/are 09644563, 14683318.

Impact Score: 4.21 h-Index: 147 SJR: 2.305 Overall Ranking: 1104



10. Social Science and Medicine


Social Science and Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Social Science and Medicine is 1310. ISSN of this journal is/are 18735347, 02779536.

Impact Score: 5.58 h-Index: 296 SJR: 2.103 Overall Ranking: 1310


11. Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences


Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Gerontological Society of America. The overall rank of Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences is 1441. ISSN of this journal is/are 10795014, 17585368.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 186 SJR: 1.995 Overall Ranking: 1441


12. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology


Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by D. Steinkopff-Verlag. The overall rank of Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology is 1598. ISSN of this journal is/are 14339285, 09337954.

Impact Score: 4.33 h-Index: 152 SJR: 1.887 Overall Ranking: 1598


13. Mindfulness


Mindfulness is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Mindfulness is 1714. ISSN of this journal is/are 18688535, 18688527.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.82 Overall Ranking: 1714



14. SSM - Population Health


SSM - Population Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of SSM - Population Health is 1726. ISSN of this journal is/are 23528273.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.808 Overall Ranking: 1726


15. European Union Politics


European Union Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Union Politics is 1953. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412757, 14651165.

Impact Score: 3.71 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.683 Overall Ranking: 1953


16. Journal of Urban Health


Journal of Urban Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Health is 2025. ISSN of this journal is/are 10993460, 14682869.

Impact Score: 4.53 h-Index: 114 SJR: 1.653 Overall Ranking: 2025


17. Virtual Economics


Virtual Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Virtual Economics is 2098. ISSN of this journal is/are 26574047.

Impact Score: 14.50 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.618 Overall Ranking: 2098


18. Journal of Family Theory and Review


Journal of Family Theory and Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Family Theory and Review is 2179. ISSN of this journal is/are 17562589, 17562570.

Impact Score: 4.91 h-Index: 43 SJR: 1.58 Overall Ranking: 2179


19. Policy and Internet


Policy and Internet is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Policy and Internet is 2283. ISSN of this journal is/are 19442866.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.537 Overall Ranking: 2283


20. Journal of Migration and Health


Journal of Migration and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Migration and Health is 2304. ISSN of this journal is/are 26666235.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 21 SJR: 1.529 Overall Ranking: 2304


21. Sustainability Science


Sustainability Science is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Sustainability Science is 2348. ISSN of this journal is/are 18624065, 18624057.

Impact Score: 5.47 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.515 Overall Ranking: 2348


22. Journal of Learning Disabilities


Journal of Learning Disabilities is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Learning Disabilities is 2461. ISSN of this journal is/are 15384780, 00222194.

Impact Score: 4.45 h-Index: 111 SJR: 1.477 Overall Ranking: 2461


23. European Journal of Ageing


European Journal of Ageing is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of European Journal of Ageing is 2483. ISSN of this journal is/are 16139372, 16139380.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.47 Overall Ranking: 2483


24. Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities


Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities is 2507. ISSN of this journal is/are 21968837, 21973792.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.46 Overall Ranking: 2507


25. Health and Place


Health and Place is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Health and Place is 2516. ISSN of this journal is/are 18732054, 13538292.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 144 SJR: 1.456 Overall Ranking: 2516


26. Health Communication


Health Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Health Communication is 2628. ISSN of this journal is/are 10410236, 15327027.

Impact Score: 4.60 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.419 Overall Ranking: 2628


27. Conflict and Health


Conflict and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Conflict and Health is 2729. ISSN of this journal is/are 17521505.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.392 Overall Ranking: 2729


28. Obesity Facts


Obesity Facts is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Obesity Facts is 2737. ISSN of this journal is/are 16624025, 16624033.

Impact Score: 4.80 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.39 Overall Ranking: 2737


29. Human-Machine Communication


Human-Machine Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Communication and Social Robotics Labs. The overall rank of Human-Machine Communication is 2766. ISSN of this journal is/are 2638602X, 26386038.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.381 Overall Ranking: 2766


30. American Journal of Community Psychology


American Journal of Community Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of American Journal of Community Psychology is 2825. ISSN of this journal is/are 00910562, 15732770.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 136 SJR: 1.365 Overall Ranking: 2825


31. JMIR Aging


JMIR Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by JMIR Publications Inc.. The overall rank of JMIR Aging is 2888. ISSN of this journal is/are 25617605.

Impact Score: 4.39 h-Index: 31 SJR: 1.35 Overall Ranking: 2888


32. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science


Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is 3012. ISSN of this journal is/are 22121447.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.319 Overall Ranking: 3012


33. Sleep Health


Sleep Health is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Sleep Health is 3158. ISSN of this journal is/are 23527218.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.285 Overall Ranking: 3158


34. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics


Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Aging (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The overall rank of Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics is 3165. ISSN of this journal is/are 18726976, 01674943.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.282 Overall Ranking: 3165


35. Psychology and Sexuality


Psychology and Sexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychology and Sexuality is 3294. ISSN of this journal is/are 19419902, 19419899.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.252 Overall Ranking: 3294


36. Global Health Research and Policy


Global Health Research and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Global Health Research and Policy is 3357. ISSN of this journal is/are 23970642.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.242 Overall Ranking: 3357


37. Psychology of Violence


Psychology of Violence is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Violence is 3428. ISSN of this journal is/are 21520828, 2152081X.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.226 Overall Ranking: 3428


38. Women's Health Issues


Women's Health Issues is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Maternity and Midwifery (Q1); Obstetrics and Gynecology (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Women's Health Issues is 3473. ISSN of this journal is/are 10493867, 18784321.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.217 Overall Ranking: 3473


39. Sociology of Health and Illness


Sociology of Health and Illness is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Sociology of Health and Illness is 3587. ISSN of this journal is/are 01419889, 14679566.

Impact Score: 3.43 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.193 Overall Ranking: 3587


40. Health Equity


Health Equity is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Health Equity is 3593. ISSN of this journal is/are 24731242.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.191 Overall Ranking: 3593


41. International Journal of Health Policy and Management


International Journal of Health Policy and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The overall rank of International Journal of Health Policy and Management is 3731. ISSN of this journal is/are 23225939.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3731


42. Ageing and Society


Ageing and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Ageing and Society is 3779. ISSN of this journal is/are 0144686X, 14691779.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.159 Overall Ranking: 3779


43. Journal of Aging and Health


Journal of Aging and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Community and Home Care (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Aging and Health is 3869. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526887, 08982643.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.143 Overall Ranking: 3869


44. Journal of Community Health


Journal of Community Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Community Health is 3944. ISSN of this journal is/are 00945145, 15733610.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.131 Overall Ranking: 3944


45. Community Mental Health Journal


Community Mental Health Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Community Mental Health Journal is 3968. ISSN of this journal is/are 15732789, 00103853.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.126 Overall Ranking: 3968


46. Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior


Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. The overall rank of Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior is 4021. ISSN of this journal is/are 27724204.

Impact Score: 5.04 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.117 Overall Ranking: 4021


47. International Journal of Integrated Care


International Journal of Integrated Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Integrated Care is 4097. ISSN of this journal is/are 15684156.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.106 Overall Ranking: 4097


48. Research on Aging


Research on Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Research on Aging is 4154. ISSN of this journal is/are 01640275, 15527573.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.097 Overall Ranking: 4154


49. American Journal of Health Promotion


American Journal of Health Promotion is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of American Journal of Health Promotion is 4183. ISSN of this journal is/are 21686602, 08901171.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.091 Overall Ranking: 4183


50. Research Involvement and Engagement


Research Involvement and Engagement is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Research Involvement and Engagement is 4197. ISSN of this journal is/are 20567529.

Impact Score: 3.38 h-Index: 44 SJR: 1.09 Overall Ranking: 4197


51. BioScience Trends


BioScience Trends is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by International Advancement Center for Medicine and Health Research Co., Ltd.. The overall rank of BioScience Trends is 4231. ISSN of this journal is/are 18817823, 18817815.

Impact Score: 4.12 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4231


52. BMC Medical Ethics


BMC Medical Ethics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Medical Ethics is 4232. ISSN of this journal is/are 14726939.

Impact Score: 3.52 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4232


53. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice


Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Law (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice is 4238. ISSN of this journal is/are 15412040.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4238


54. Child Indicators Research


Child Indicators Research is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Child Indicators Research is 4351. ISSN of this journal is/are 18748988, 1874897X.

Impact Score: 2.54 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.065 Overall Ranking: 4351


55. Clinical Gerontologist


Clinical Gerontologist is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Gerontology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Clinical Gerontologist is 4482. ISSN of this journal is/are 15452301, 07317115.

Impact Score: 3.04 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.046 Overall Ranking: 4482


56. Sexuality Research and Social Policy


Sexuality Research and Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Sexuality Research and Social Policy is 4536. ISSN of this journal is/are 15536610, 18689884.

Impact Score: 3.65 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.037 Overall Ranking: 4536


57. Drug and Alcohol Review


Drug and Alcohol Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Drug and Alcohol Review is 4569. ISSN of this journal is/are 14653362, 09595236.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.033 Overall Ranking: 4569


58. Innovation in Aging


Innovation in Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Innovation in Aging is 4572. ISSN of this journal is/are 23995300.

Impact Score: 2.94 h-Index: 34 SJR: 1.033 Overall Ranking: 4572


59. Economics and Human Biology


Economics and Human Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Economics and Human Biology is 4589. ISSN of this journal is/are 18736130, 1570677X.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.031 Overall Ranking: 4589


60. Foods


Foods is a journal covering the categories related to Food Science (Q1); Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Foods is 4654. ISSN of this journal is/are 23048158.

Impact Score: 5.56 h-Index: 123 SJR: 1.021 Overall Ranking: 4654


61. Transcultural Psychiatry


Transcultural Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Transcultural Psychiatry is 4691. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617471, 13634615.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.018 Overall Ranking: 4691


62. Clinical Social Work Journal


Clinical Social Work Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.. The overall rank of Clinical Social Work Journal is 4867. ISSN of this journal is/are 15733343, 00911674.

Impact Score: 2.92 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.994 Overall Ranking: 4867


63. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine


Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine is 4890. ISSN of this journal is/are 21642850.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.992 Overall Ranking: 4890


64. European Addiction Research


European Addiction Research is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of European Addiction Research is 4986. ISSN of this journal is/are 10226877, 14219891.

Impact Score: 2.16 h-Index: 64 SJR: 0.981 Overall Ranking: 4986


65. Health Promotion Perspectives


Health Promotion Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. The overall rank of Health Promotion Perspectives is 4992. ISSN of this journal is/are 22286497.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.98 Overall Ranking: 4992


66. Journal of Medical Ethics


Journal of Medical Ethics is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of Journal of Medical Ethics is 4994. ISSN of this journal is/are 14734257, 03066800.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.98 Overall Ranking: 4994


67. Journal of Health Communication


Journal of Health Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Health Communication is 5033. ISSN of this journal is/are 10810730, 10870415.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 113 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 5033


68. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health


SSM - Qualitative Research in Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of SSM - Qualitative Research in Health is 5123. ISSN of this journal is/are 26673215.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.966 Overall Ranking: 5123


69. Science and Engineering Ethics


Science and Engineering Ethics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Science and Engineering Ethics is 5168. ISSN of this journal is/are 13533452, 14715546.

Impact Score: 3.75 h-Index: 83 SJR: 0.961 Overall Ranking: 5168


70. Reviews on Environmental Health


Reviews on Environmental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Pollution (Q2). It is published by De Gruyter Open Ltd. The overall rank of Reviews on Environmental Health is 5215. ISSN of this journal is/are 00487554, 21910308.

Impact Score: 4.07 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.956 Overall Ranking: 5215


71. Disability and Society


Disability and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Disability and Society is 5255. ISSN of this journal is/are 13600508, 09687599.

Impact Score: 4.12 h-Index: 100 SJR: 0.951 Overall Ranking: 5255


72. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health


BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q2). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health is 5589. ISSN of this journal is/are 25165542.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5589


73. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health


Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health is 5593. ISSN of this journal is/are 19359705, 19359713.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5593


74. Journal of Cannabis Research


Journal of Cannabis Research is a journal covering the categories related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Pharmacology (Q2); Pharmacology (medical) (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Cannabis Research is 5621. ISSN of this journal is/are 25225782.

Impact Score: 4.11 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.908 Overall Ranking: 5621


75. Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online


Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Reproductive Medicine (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online is 5676. ISSN of this journal is/are 24056618.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.903 Overall Ranking: 5676


76. Health Sociology Review


Health Sociology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Health Sociology Review is 5719. ISSN of this journal is/are 14461242, 18393551.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.897 Overall Ranking: 5719


77. Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy


Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy is 5765. ISSN of this journal is/are 15728633, 13867423.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.893 Overall Ranking: 5765


78. Contemporary Drug Problems


Contemporary Drug Problems is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Law (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Contemporary Drug Problems is 5778. ISSN of this journal is/are 914509.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.891 Overall Ranking: 5778


79. International Health


International Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Health is 5790. ISSN of this journal is/are 18763413, 18763405.

Impact Score: 2.46 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.89 Overall Ranking: 5790


80. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy


Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy is 5907. ISSN of this journal is/are 15286916, 08854726.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5907


81. International Journal of Public Health


International Journal of Public Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of International Journal of Public Health is 6080. ISSN of this journal is/are 16618564, 16618556.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 89 SJR: 0.862 Overall Ranking: 6080


82. Science as Culture


Science as Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q2); Biotechnology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Science as Culture is 6227. ISSN of this journal is/are 9505431.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.849 Overall Ranking: 6227


83. Global Transitions


Global Transitions is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Global Transitions is 6272. ISSN of this journal is/are 25897918.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.844 Overall Ranking: 6272


84. International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services


International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services is 6273. ISSN of this journal is/are 27551946, 27551938.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.844 Overall Ranking: 6273


85. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs


Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Toxicology (Q2). It is published by Alcohol Research Documentation Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs is 6339. ISSN of this journal is/are 19371888, 19384114.

Impact Score: 1.87 h-Index: 141 SJR: 0.838 Overall Ranking: 6339


86. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science


Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science is 6393. ISSN of this journal is/are 23665963.

Impact Score: 2.58 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.833 Overall Ranking: 6393


87. Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care


Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care is 6398. ISSN of this journal is/are 26350114, 26350106.

Impact Score: 2.07 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.833 Overall Ranking: 6398


88. Health Promotion International


Health Promotion International is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Health Promotion International is 6432. ISSN of this journal is/are 09574824, 14602245.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.83 Overall Ranking: 6432


89. Games for health journal


Games for health journal is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Rehabilitation (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Games for health journal is 6476. ISSN of this journal is/are 21617856, 2161783X.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.826 Overall Ranking: 6476


90. American Journal of Evaluation


American Journal of Evaluation is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of American Journal of Evaluation is 6574. ISSN of this journal is/are 10982140.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.817 Overall Ranking: 6574


91. Body and Society


Body and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Body and Society is 6595. ISSN of this journal is/are 1357034X, 14603632.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.815 Overall Ranking: 6595


92. American Journal of Men's Health


American Journal of Men's Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of American Journal of Men's Health is 6610. ISSN of this journal is/are 15579891, 15579883.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.814 Overall Ranking: 6610


93. Substance Use and Misuse


Substance Use and Misuse is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of Substance Use and Misuse is 6747. ISSN of this journal is/are 10826084, 15322491.

Impact Score: 1.97 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.804 Overall Ranking: 6747


94. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice


Learning Disabilities Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Learning Disabilities Research and Practice is 6804. ISSN of this journal is/are 15405826, 09388982.

Impact Score: 1.70 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.798 Overall Ranking: 6804


95. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities


Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities is 6993. ISSN of this journal is/are 17411130, 17411122.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.782 Overall Ranking: 6993


96. Bioethics


Bioethics is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Bioethics is 7135. ISSN of this journal is/are 14678519, 02699702.

Impact Score: 2.37 h-Index: 70 SJR: 0.769 Overall Ranking: 7135


97. International Sport Coaching Journal


International Sport Coaching Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q2). It is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The overall rank of International Sport Coaching Journal is 7181. ISSN of this journal is/are 2328918X, 23289198.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.766 Overall Ranking: 7181


98. Journal of Aging Studies


Journal of Aging Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Aging Studies is 7188. ISSN of this journal is/are 08904065, 1879193X.

Impact Score: 2.31 h-Index: 86 SJR: 0.765 Overall Ranking: 7188


99. Health and Social Care Delivery Research


Health and Social Care Delivery Research is a journal covering the categories related to Care Planning (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2). It is published by NIHR Journals Library. The overall rank of Health and Social Care Delivery Research is 7198. ISSN of this journal is/are 27550079, 27550060.

Impact Score: 2.15 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.764 Overall Ranking: 7198


100. Geriatrics and Gerontology International


Geriatrics and Gerontology International is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q2); Gerontology (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Geriatrics and Gerontology International is 7219. ISSN of this journal is/are 14441586, 14470594.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 83 SJR: 0.763 Overall Ranking: 7219








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Health (social science) or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Health (social science)


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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