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Best Social Sciences and Humanities Journals for Public Health

This comprehensive ranking presents a curated list of scientific journals in the field of Public Health. Compiled by Research.com, one of the leading websites dedicated to science research in all major disciplines—including Public Health—and providing trusted scientific data since 2014, the ranking draws upon a wealth of meticulously gathered information to ensure its reliability and authority.

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Rank
Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
101 Rank Journal of School Health Best Scientists 164 164 D-Index 18
102 Rank BJGP Open

BJGP Open

2398-3795
Best Scientists 157 170 D-Index 19
103 Rank Frontiers in Digital Health Best Scientists 402 357 D-Index 30
104 Rank Women's Health Issues Best Scientists 103 103 D-Index 17
105 Rank International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care Best Scientists 160 211 D-Index 16
106 Rank Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Best Scientists 181 198 D-Index 22
107 Rank Disability and Society Best Scientists 73 81 D-Index 17
108 Rank Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation Best Scientists 78 92 D-Index 16
109 Rank European Journal of Ageing Best Scientists 131 131 D-Index 21
110 Rank Community Mental Health Journal Best Scientists 239 253 D-Index 21
111 Rank Journal of American College Health Best Scientists 434 438 D-Index 30
112 Rank International Journal of Health Planning and Management Best Scientists 106 136 D-Index 16
113 Rank Journal of Migration and Health Best Scientists 85 78 D-Index 15
114 Rank Global Health Research and Policy Best Scientists 74 67 D-Index 18
115 Rank Patient

Patient

1178-1653
Best Scientists 127 128 D-Index 18
116 Rank Learning Health Systems Best Scientists 90 96 D-Index 19
117 Rank The Journal of Climate Change and Health Best Scientists 69 71 D-Index 17
118 Rank International Journal of Integrated Care Best Scientists 172 271 D-Index 16
119 Rank Frontiers in Health Services Best Scientists 142 132 D-Index 16
120 Rank Health Equity

Health Equity

2473-1242
Best Scientists 134 119 D-Index 16
121 Rank Journal of Rural Health Best Scientists 159 131 D-Index 19
122 Rank Journal of Interprofessional Care

Journal of Interprofessional Care

1356-1820, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 85 92 D-Index 17
123 Rank Gesundheitswesen

Gesundheitswesen

0941-3790
Best Scientists 193 328 D-Index 15
124 Rank Annals of Global Health Best Scientists 137 105 D-Index 19
125 Rank Health Policy and Technology Best Scientists 77 81 D-Index 20
126 Rank Epidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil Best Scientists 37 46 D-Index 14
127 Rank Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP Best Scientists 130 151 D-Index 16
128 Rank Stigma and Health

Stigma and Health

2376-6972
Best Scientists 207 180 D-Index 17
129 Rank Public Health in Practice Best Scientists 135 116 D-Index 13
130 Rank Journal of Health Organization and Management Best Scientists 76 85 D-Index 13
131 Rank Global health promotion Best Scientists 56 79 D-Index 11
132 Rank Health and Justice

Health and Justice

2194-7899
Best Scientists 65 69 D-Index 14
134 Rank Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Best Scientists 131 134 D-Index 18
135 Rank Health Care Management Review Best Scientists 53 76 D-Index 16
136 Rank International Journal of Transgender Health Best Scientists 68 88 D-Index 21
137 Rank Health Sociology Review

Health Sociology Review

1446-1242, Semiannual
Best Scientists 26 29 D-Index 12
138 Rank Qualitiative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health Best Scientists 45 73 D-Index 18
139 Rank Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved Best Scientists 199 190 D-Index 12
140 Rank Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Best Scientists 194 221 D-Index 14
141 Rank AIDS Education and Prevention Best Scientists 107 98 D-Index 12
142 Rank INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing Best Scientists 101 102 D-Index 15
143 Rank Health

Health

1363-4593
Best Scientists 60 57 D-Index 13
144 Rank Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research Best Scientists 114 83 D-Index 14
145 Rank Journal of Public Health Policy Best Scientists 77 66 D-Index 14
146 Rank Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law Best Scientists 68 87 D-Index 14
147 Rank Hastings Center Report Best Scientists 57 94 D-Index 13
148 Rank Health Economics Review Best Scientists 61 62 D-Index 11
149 Rank Perspectives in Public Health Best Scientists 54 53 D-Index 14
150 Rank Journal of Public Health Research Best Scientists 55 69 D-Index 13
151 Rank Journal of bioethical inquiry. Best Scientists 28 51 D-Index 13
152 Rank Medical Anthropology: Cross Cultural Studies in Health and Illness Best Scientists 23 26 D-Index 11
153 Rank Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia Best Scientists 30 103 D-Index 17
154 Rank Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being Best Scientists 209 201 D-Index 25
155 Rank Nursing Ethics

Nursing Ethics

0969-7330
Best Scientists 46 61 D-Index 18
156 Rank Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education Best Scientists 12 29 D-Index 10
157 Rank Australian Health Review Best Scientists 115 150 D-Index 11
158 Rank Health and Social Care Delivery Research Best Scientists 87 70 D-Index 10
159 Rank Frontiers in Reproductive Health Best Scientists 143 127 D-Index 15
160 Rank Frontiers in Global Women's Health Best Scientists 125 110 D-Index 14
161 Rank Australian Journal of Primary Health Best Scientists 93 95 D-Index 11
162 Rank Journal of Patient Safety Best Scientists 142 159 D-Index 20
163 Rank Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology Best Scientists 68 59 D-Index 11
164 Rank BMJ Mental Health

BMJ Mental Health

2755-9734
Best Scientists 183 110 D-Index 12
165 Rank The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia Best Scientists 119 117 D-Index 17
166 Rank Population Health Management

Population Health Management

1942-7891, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 76 98 D-Index 15
167 Rank BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health Best Scientists 50 48 D-Index 12
168 Rank Health Services and Outcomes Research Methodology Best Scientists 52 41 D-Index 9
169 Rank Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma Best Scientists 123 113 D-Index 16
170 Rank Medical Education Online Best Scientists 68 64 D-Index 14
171 Rank Health Science Reports Best Scientists 237 202 D-Index 16
172 Rank Public Health Nursing Best Scientists 64 66 D-Index 10
173 Rank Medical Science Educator Best Scientists 95 109 D-Index 13
174 Rank PLOS Digital Health Best Scientists 235 206 D-Index 18
175 Rank Health Economics, Policy and Law

Health Economics, Policy and Law

1744-1331, Quarterly
Best Scientists 44 54 D-Index 11
176 Rank Primary health care research & development Best Scientists 64 63 D-Index 11
177 Rank Women and Health

Women and Health

0363-0242
Best Scientists 72 51 D-Index 10
178 Rank Public Health Reviews Best Scientists 52 52 D-Index 12
179 Rank Medical Humanities

Medical Humanities

1468-215X
Best Scientists 34 34 D-Index 9
180 Rank Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health Best Scientists 105 109 D-Index 14
181 Rank Journal of Transcultural Nursing Best Scientists 27 28 D-Index 9
182 Rank HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal Best Scientists 43 51 D-Index 11
183 Rank Canadian Medical Education Journal Best Scientists 47 55 D-Index 8
184 Rank Journal of Global Health Reports Best Scientists 73 84 D-Index 9
185 Rank Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Best Scientists 82 72 D-Index 11
186 Rank Rural and Remote Health Best Scientists 58 61 D-Index 11
187 Rank Women's Health Reports Best Scientists 110 74 D-Index 10
188 Rank Journal of Community Genetics Best Scientists 110 99 D-Index 11
189 Rank Journal of Communication in Healthcare Best Scientists 37 28 D-Index 8
190 Rank Healthcare Policy | Politiques de Santé Best Scientists 29 42 D-Index 11
191 Rank Health literacy research and practice Best Scientists 34 37 D-Index 8
192 Rank Israel Journal of Health Policy Research Best Scientists 41 52 D-Index 9
193 Rank Journal of Healthcare Management Best Scientists 31 33 D-Index 9
194 Rank Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry Best Scientists 34 34 D-Index 10
195 Rank Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics Best Scientists 25 47 D-Index 10
196 Rank Journal of Disability Policy Studies Best Scientists 35 41 D-Index 11
197 Rank Medicine, Healthcare and Philosophy Best Scientists 16 24 D-Index 11
198 Rank Safety and Health at Work Best Scientists 118 140 D-Index 11
199 Rank Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action Best Scientists 69 70 D-Index 8
200 Rank Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions Best Scientists 53 55 D-Index 11

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