International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare

Aims & Scope

nternational Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (IJHRH) is an international, peer reviewed journal with a unique practical approach to promoting race equality, inclusion and human rights in health and social care.

The journal publishes scholarly and double blind peer-reviewed papers of the highest standard, including case studies and book reviews.

IJHRH aims include: -To explore what is currently known about discrimination and disadvantage with a particular focus on health and social care -Push the barriers of the human rights discourse by identifying new avenues for healthcare practice and policy internationally -Create bridges between policymakers, practitioners and researchers -Identify and understand the social determinants of health equity and practical interventions to overcome barriers at national and international levels.

The journal welcomes papers which use varied approaches, including discussion of theory, comparative studies, systematic evaluation of interventions, analysis of qualitative data and study of health and social care institutions and the political process.

Papers published in IJHRH: -Clearly demonstrate the implications of the research -Provide evidence-rich information -Provoke reflection and support critical analysis of both challenges and strengths -Share examples of best practice and ‘what works’, including user perspectives IJHRH is a hugely valuable source of information for researchers, academics, students, practitioners, managers, policy-makers, commissioning bodies, social workers, psychologists, nurses, voluntary sector workers, service users and carers internationally.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16177

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	135

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.314

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	21

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, 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.

• The influence of illness perception, anxiety and depression disorders on students mental health during COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan: a Web-based cross-sectional survey

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Muhammad, Jaffar, Kanwar Hamza, Tasnim, Arash, Ishrat, Tehmina

• Technological improvement in modern health care applications using Internet of Things (IoT) and proposal of novel health care approach

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Mamata, Binod

• Stigma on mental illness in the Arab world: beyond the socio-cultural barriers

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Rita

• Mental health issues in children and adolescents with chronic illness

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Alan M., Adriana, Katherine

• Observance of patients’ rights in emergency department of educational hospitals in south-east Iran

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Hojjat, Zahra, Hakimeh, Shahla, Arezoo

• The socio-economic impacts of AIDS on families caring for AIDS-orphaned children in Mbeya rural district, Tanzania

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Nelsensius Klau, Silivano Edson, Sukma, Lillian

• Batak Toba society’s local wisdom of mutual cooperation in Toba Lake area: a linguistic anthropology study

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Robert

• Minor sex trafficking of girls with disabilities

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Hannabeth, Hannah A., Nicole F., Sandra L.

• How workplace bullying affects nurses’ well-being? The roles of burnout and passive avoidant leadership

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Talat, Muhammad, Saqib, Hafiz Fawad

• Mediating the role of work engagement between personal resources (self-efficacy, the big five model) and nurses’ job performance

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Muhammad Awais, Mohammed, Ariff

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