Public Health Journal Citation Rate 2026
0033-3506
eISSN 1476-5616
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Public Health
Public Health (PH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Educational Robotics and Engineering, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0033-3506 (e-ISSN 1476-5616). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.66 (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 ~$2950 USD).
Public Health Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Public Health has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.66, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies 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.
Public Health operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Public Health 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 Public Health against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Public Health
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Educational Robotics and Engineering, Human auditory perception and evaluation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Public Health Compares
Compared against 140 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 0033-3506 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1476-5616 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Public Health is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Public Health is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Educational Robotics and Engineering, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Primary Care and Health Outcomes.
Public Health 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 2.656.
Research Areas
Links
Continue on JournalsHub
Put what you just read into practice with these free tools.
Frequently Asked Questions about Public Health
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.
Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.656 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
-
Sex disparities in dietary habits and physical activity among university on-campus residents: a comparative analysis
Muhammad Rizwan Majeed, Sundas Khalid, Fahid Nazir • 2026
-
Patients’ lived experiences, attitudes, and skills on insulin self-administration among diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study
Haider M. Majeed, Ali Hussein Alek Al-Ganmi, Ahmed. F. Hassan • 2026
-
Perceptions of a gender-neutral approach to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Cameroon: a qualitative study
Shariffatou Iliassu, Clarence Mbanga, Michael Budzi Ngenge • 2026
-
Barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: a qualitative study
Noelle A. Benzekri, Eric Komena, Antoine Tohbi • 2026
-
First-time detection of treatable congenital heart disease - a study of school-aged children in the community of three regions in China
Kai Bai, Teng Wang, Shuyue Zhang • 2026
Compare Journals
Compare Public Health against similar publications in its field:
Related Journals in Your Field
-
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research Elsevier IF 64.50
-
American Political Science Review Cambridge University Press IF 56.90
-
Chemical Society Reviews The Royal Society of Chemistry IF 31.04
-
Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews Elsevier BV IF 12.22
-
Pharmacology & Therapeutics Elsevier BV IF 10.38
Explore More Journals
Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S11097115
Get weekly updates for Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies journals
Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.