Australian Journal of Rural Health

Aims & Scope

The Australian Journal of Rural Health publishes articles in the field of rural health.

It facilitates the formation of interdisciplinary networks, so that rural health professionals can form a cohesive group and work together for the advancement of rural practice, in all health disciplines.

The Journal aims to establish a national and international reputation for the quality of its scholarly discourse and its value to rural health professionals.

All articles, unless otherwise identified, are peer reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.766

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7174

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	690

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Addressing the health disadvantage of rural populations: How does epidemiological evidence inform rural health policies and research?

  Citation: 380

  Authors: Karly B., John S., Murray G. A.

• Therapeutic alliance in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A review

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Susan G., Corinne L.

• Systematic review of effective retention incentives for health workers in rural and remote areas: Towards evidence‐based policy

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Penny, John, John, Dennis

• Internet‐based mental health programs: A powerful tool in the rural medical kit

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Kathleen M., Helen

• RURAL DOCTORS AND RURAL BACKGROUNDS: HOW STRONG IS THE EVIDENCE? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Gillian, David

• If the land's sick, we're sick:* The impact of prolonged drought on the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal communities in rural New South Wales

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Colin Wayne, Alan, Helen Louise, Craig Richard

• HOW DEFINITION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN INFLUENCE HELP SEEKING IN RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Jeff, Jane, Nicholas, John

• Telemedicine for rural cancer care in North Queensland: Bringing cancer care home

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Sabe, Sarah, Rebecca, Suresh, Athena, Petra, Sean, Michael

• National analysis of the Modified Monash Model, population distribution and a socio‐economic index to inform rural health workforce planning

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Vincent L., Timothy C., Lisa, Pam, Tony

• Helping policy‐makers address rural health access problems

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Deborah J., John S., Bernadette, Marita, Penny, Matthew, John

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