International Journal for Quality in Health Care Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1353-4505 eISSN 1464-3677 Oxford University Press GB

Q2 Quartile

About International Journal for Quality in Health Care
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International Journal for Quality in Health Care (IJQHC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life and Healthcare Quality and Management, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1353-4505 (e-ISSN 1464-3677). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.48 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3140 USD).

International Journal for Quality in Health Care Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Journal for Quality in Health Care has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.48, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Journal for Quality in Health Care should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International Journal for Quality in Health Care against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Journal for Quality in …
  • Budget $3140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Quality and Management, Patient Safety and Medication Errors. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Journal for … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-33%
Field avg: 2.2
APC vs Field Avg
-8%
Field avg: $3406

Compared against 25 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1353-4505
ISSN (Online) 1464-3677
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3140 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

International Journal for Quality in Health Care is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3140.

In our subject taxonomy, International Journal for Quality in Health Care is classified under Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Quality and Management, Patient Safety and Medication Errors and Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.481.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal for Quality in …

International Journal for Quality in Health Care does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.481 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal for Quality in Health Care is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal for Quality in Health Care is $3140 USD.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care is published by Oxford University Press.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of International Journal for Quality in Health Care is 1353-4505. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1464-3677.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.48, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 1.481 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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