International Journal for Quality in Health Care Citation Rate 2026
1353-4505
eISSN 1464-3677
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile
About International Journal for Quality in Health Care
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.
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| 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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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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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