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International Journal of Public Health
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International Journal of Public Health

1661-8556

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/38

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 78 117 147 21

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 390
Documents by Best Scientists*: 353
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 19
SCIMAGO H-index: 89
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.862
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Public Health?

The main research concerns discussed in International Journal of Public Health are Public health, Environmental health, Demography, Occupational safety and health and Socioeconomic status. Health promotion is part of Public health studies tackled in it. The study on Health promotion presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Health policy.

Topics in Environmental health explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Cross-sectional study, Mental health, Epidemiology and Incidence (epidemiology). Issues in Demography were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Logistic regression, Overweight, Obesity, Ethnic group and Pediatrics. The research on Occupational safety and health discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Suicide prevention.

While Suicide prevention is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychiatry, Injury prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Medical emergency. Socioeconomic status research discussed connects with the study of Social class. The concepts on Health care presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Nursing and Family medicine.

  • Public health (78.52%)
  • Environmental health (30.57%)
  • Demography (20.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The reliability of a two-item scale: Pearson, Cronbach, or Spearman-Brown? (942 citations)
  • A cross-national profile of bullying and victimization among adolescents in 40 countries (666 citations)
  • The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study: methodological developments and current tensions (457 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Public Health:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Public health, Environmental health, Occupational safety and health, Demography and Suicide prevention. The majority of Public health studies presented in the journal papers zero in on Health promotion. The published articles address concerns in the field of Environmental health by exploring it in line with topics in Psychological intervention which intersect with Physical therapy subjects.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Internal medicine
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in International Journal of Public Health are Public health, Demography, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Pandemic. Public health research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Health care, Mental health, Psychiatry, Statement (logic) and Public relations. Odds ratio, Poisson regression, Cross-sectional study, Association (psychology) and Socioeconomic status are some topics wherein Demography research discussed in the journal have an impact.

It focuses on 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Economic growth, Burden of disease and Environmental health. While it focused on Environmental health, it was also able to explore topics like Obesity and Odds. While the primary focus in the journal is Logistic regression, it also dissects topics surrounding Gerontology and Psychological intervention as a whole.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Burden of Disease Methods: A Guide to Calculate COVID-19 Disability-Adjusted Life Years (7 citations)
  • Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy in the Context of COVID-19: The Role of Trust and Confidence in a Seventeen-Country Survey (5 citations)
  • WHO Air Quality Guidelines 2021–Aiming for Healthier Air for all: A Joint Statement by Medical, Public Health, Scientific Societies and Patient Representative Organisations (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Public Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sijmen A. Reijneveld (36 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jitse P. van Dijk (33 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Andrea Madarasova Geckova (32 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ali H. Mokdad (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nino Künzli (23 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Public Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Basel (60 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (59 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Bern (43 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (40 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Université de Montréal (39 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 17.58% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.00% of all publications and 45.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Prospects in Public Health:

Public health is a vast field, drawing from the principles of multiple disciplines such as medicine, sociology, environmental science, psychology, and education. This extensively researched and global topic presents job seekers with a plethora of opportunities. Careers in public health often focus on community outreach, policy development, research, healthcare administration, disease control, and environmental health science. Additionally, more specific roles can be found within these generalized fields. For example, one such specialist role is a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Such therapists typically need a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field and must meet the licensure or certification criteria for their state. To successfully pursue a career in this field, individuals must have excellent communication, listening, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. If you are interested in a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, it may be beneficial to understand the specific education requirements in your state. For instance, here are the Marriage counseling education requirements in Utah.

Overall, public health positions cater to a variety of interests and skills. Whether your passion lies within administration, healthcare, research, or complex problem solving, there's likely a public health career that aligns with your personal goals and aspirations.

Top Publications

  • The COVID-19 pandemic calls for spatial distancing and social closeness: not for social distancing!

    Thomas Abel;David McQueen

    (2020)
    271 Citations
  • WHO Air Quality Guidelines 2021–Aiming for Healthier Air for all: A Joint Statement by Medical, Public Health, Scientific Societies and Patient Representative Organisations

    Barbara Hoffmann;Hanna Boogaard;Audrey de Nazelle;Zorana J. Andersen

    (2021)
    133 Citations
  • Bullying victimization: time trends and the overlap between traditional and cyberbullying across countries in Europe and North America.

    Alina Cosma;Alina Cosma;Sophie D. Walsh;Kayleigh L. Chester;Mary Callaghan

    (2020)
    126 Citations
  • Social inequalities and collateral damages of the COVID-19 pandemic: when basic needs challenge mental health care.

    Jude Mary Cénat;Rose Darly Dalexis;Cyrille Kossigan Kokou-Kpolou;Joana N. Mukunzi

    (2020)
    82 Citations
  • Burden of Disease Methods: A Guide to Calculate COVID-19 Disability-Adjusted Life Years

    Grant M. A. Wyper;Ricardo M. A. Assuncao;Edoardo Colzani;Ian Grant

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • The persistence of digital divides in the use of health information: a comparative study in 28 European countries

    Javier Alvarez-Galvez;Jose A Salinas-Perez;Jose A Salinas-Perez;Ilaria Montagni;Luis Salvador-Carulla

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • Workplace Violence Among Health Care Professionals in Public and Private Health Facilities in Bangladesh

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • The association between sugar-sweetened beverages intake, body mass index, and inflammation in US adults.

    Wei-Ting Lin;Wei-Ting Lin;Yu-Hsiang Kao;Melinda S Sothern;David W Seal

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Multiple financial stressors and serious psychological distress among adults in the USA.

    Kazumi Tsuchiya;Cindy W. Leung;Andrew D. Jones;Cleopatra H. Caldwell

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Does Loneliness Have a Cost? A Population-Wide Study of the Association Between Loneliness and Healthcare Expenditure.

    Rachelle Meisters;Daan Westra;Polina Putrik;Hans Bosma

    (2021)
    35 Citations

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