Materia Socio-Medica

Aims & Scope

Materia Socio-Medica (Mater Sociomed) is one of the oldest public health journals in Europe, established in 1978, and among the most important journals for public health in South-Eastern Europe.

The Journal covers all important public health professional, academic and research areas in this field and publishes original research papers, reviews, viewpoints, news notes, letters and other items on topics related to public health, epidemiology, social medicine and health care organization, health management & economics.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.406

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13656

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	235

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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 Economics, Econometrics and Finance 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.

• Communication in Nursing Practice

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Lambrini, Ioanna

• Comparisons of Health Care Systems in the United States, Germany and Canada

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Goran, Suzanne, Ognjen

• Fluoride: a Review of Use and Effects on Health

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Domen, Petra, and

• Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd) and #8211; Differences and Similarities

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Vesna, Vladimir, Dejan, Aida

• The Importance of Play During Hospitalization of Children

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Konstantinos, Laila, Parthenopi, Areti

• Communication Difficulties as a Result of Dementia

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Silva, Lejla, Osman

• The Importance and Role of Proprioception in the Elderly: a Short Review

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Ana, Ester, Tomaz, Lidija

• The Effect of Physical Activity on Cognition - Physiological Mechanisms

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Jasmina, Sanja

• A Conceptual Framework for Quality of Care

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Ali

• Medication Adherence in Elderly with Polypharmacy Living at Home: a Systematic Review of Existing Studies

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Erika, Zalika, Ksenija

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