Aims & Scope

The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field.

Targeting clinicians, allied health practitioners and administrators, it is the primary resource for information on research and developments in clinical care for chronic and infectious disease, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, health services management, quality improvement, medical records, medical-legal issues, discharge planning, staffing, cost analysis and other topics.

Coverage includes empirical research, case studies, best practices, literature reviews and letters, plus NCCHC position statements.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 16475

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 160

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.305

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q3

h-index

Year Value
2024 35

Impact Factor

Year Value
2024 0.80

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.80
First Published: 2024

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.305
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q3
First Published: 2024

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