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International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.96

h-Index

2024-2025

 46

Rank

2024-2025

 14063

SJR

2024-2025

 0.389

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title International Journal of Forensic Mental Health
Abbreviation Int. J. Forensic Ment. Health
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q3); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3)
h-index 46
Overall Rank/Ranking 14063
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.389
Impact Score 1.96
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 19329903, 14999013
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 2002-2024




About International Journal of Forensic Mental Health


International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q3); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is 14063. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.389. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 46. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health journal is 19329903, 14999013. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is cited by a total of 144 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


International Journal of Forensic Mental Health Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is 1.96, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health IF is increased by a factor of 0.5 and approximate percentage change is 34.25% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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International Journal of Forensic Mental Health Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is 1.96. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.96
2023 1.46
2022 1.48
2021 0.88
2020 1.15
2019 1.25
2018 1.33
2017 0.93
2016 1.64
2015 0.94
2014 1.20

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health h-index


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International Journal of Forensic Mental Health has an h-index of 46. It means 46 articles of this journal have more than 46 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




International Journal of Forensic Mental Health ISSN


The ISSN of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is 19329903, 14999013. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

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International Journal of Forensic Mental Health Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is 14063. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.389. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.389
2023 0.423
2022 0.353
2021 0.348
2020 0.556
2019 0.583
2018 0.630
2017 0.740
2016 0.700
2015 0.627
2014 0.690

Ranking of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 14063
2023 12453
2022 13617
2021 13376
2020 9071
2019 8494
2018 7658
2017 6348
2016 6770
2015 7572
2014 6746

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health Publisher


Table Setting

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2002-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is Int. J. Forensic Ment. Health. This abbreviation ('Int. J. Forensic Ment. Health') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in International Journal of Forensic Mental Health


If your research field is/are related to Pathology and Forensic Medicine (Q3); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health latest impact IF is 1.96. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.96 (2024) and 0.88 (2021), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.29 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.389, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.740 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.348 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.29.


What's the latest h-index of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The latest h-index of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is 46.


Who's the publisher of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is currently ranked 14063 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6348 in 2017 and its lowest position of 14063 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is Int. J. Forensic Ment. Health.


Is the "International Journal of Forensic Mental Health" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health encompasses the following areas:

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 19329903, 14999013.


What's the best quartile of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The best quartile for the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2002-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.96
2023 1.46
2022 1.48
2021 0.88
2020 1.15
2019 1.25
2018 1.33
2017 0.93
2016 1.64
2015 0.94
2014 1.20



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