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Social Theory and 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

1.47

h-Index

2024-2025

 42

Rank

2024-2025

 10297

SJR

2024-2025

 0.565

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 Social Theory and Health
Abbreviation Soc. Theory Health
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Health (social science) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2)
h-index 42
Overall Rank/Ranking 10297
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.565
Impact Score 1.47
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14778211, 1477822X
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2003-2024




About Social Theory and Health


Social Theory and Health is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Health (social science) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Social Theory and Health is 10297. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.565. 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 42. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Social Theory and Health journal is 14778211, 1477822X. 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. Social Theory and Health is cited by a total of 154 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Social Theory and Health Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Social Theory and Health is 1.47, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Social Theory and Health IF is decreased by a factor of 0.64 and approximate percentage change is -30.33% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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.

Table Setting

Social Theory and Health Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Social Theory and Health is 1.47. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Social Theory and Health. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.47
2023 2.11
2022 2.30
2021 1.79
2020 1.92
2019 1.62
2018 1.02
2017 1.71
2016 0.83
2015 1.32
2014 1.71

Social Theory and Health h-index


  Table Setting

Social Theory and Health has an h-index of 42. It means 42 articles of this journal have more than 42 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.




Social Theory and Health ISSN


The ISSN of Social Theory and Health is 14778211, 1477822X. 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.

Table Setting

Social Theory and Health Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Social Theory and Health is 10297. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.565. 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 Social Theory and Health by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.565
2023 0.525
2022 0.682
2021 0.682
2020 0.571
2019 0.404
2018 0.713
2017 0.554
2016 0.435
2015 0.493
2014 0.508

Ranking of Social Theory and Health by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10297
2023 10311
2022 7361
2021 7104
2020 8860
2019 11678
2018 6724
2017 8468
2016 10359
2015 9308
2014 8853

Social Theory and Health Publisher


Table Setting

Social Theory and Health is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003-2024. 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 Social Theory and Health is Soc. Theory Health. This abbreviation ('Soc. Theory 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 Social Theory and Health


If your research field is/are related to Health (social science) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2), 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 Social Theory and Health?

Social Theory and Health latest impact IF is 1.47. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.30 (2022) and 0.83 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.62 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Social Theory and Health?

The Social Theory and Health has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.565, 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 0.713 in 2018 and the lowest being 0.404 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Social Theory and Health over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.62.


What's the latest h-index of the Social Theory and Health?

The latest h-index of the Social Theory and Health is 42.


Who's the publisher of the Social Theory and Health?

The Social Theory and Health is published by the Palgrave Macmillan Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Social Theory and Health?

The Social Theory and Health is currently ranked 10297 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 6724 in 2018 and its lowest position of 11678 in 2019.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Social Theory and Health?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Social Theory and Health is Soc. Theory Health.


Is the "Social Theory and Health" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Social Theory and Health is classified as a journal that the Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Social Theory and Health?

The Social Theory and Health encompasses the following areas:

  • Health (social science)
  • Sociology and Political Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Social Theory and Health?

The Social Theory and Health is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14778211, 1477822X.


What's the best quartile of the Social Theory and Health?

The best quartile for the Social Theory and Health is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Social Theory and Health?

The Social Theory and Health coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003-2024.


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 Social Theory and Health

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.47
2023 2.11
2022 2.30
2021 1.79
2020 1.92
2019 1.62
2018 1.02
2017 1.71
2016 0.83
2015 1.32
2014 1.71



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