British Journal of Health Care Management
MA Healthcare Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1970
ISSN1358-0574
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR
5
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High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.226
H-Index
28
SNIP
0.308
Total Works
3,372
Total Citations
12,205
2yr Mean Citedness
0.46
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Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources
The British Journal of Health Care Management is an independent monthly journal for health service managers, policymakers, influencers, and commentators.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary Language—
1st Year Published1970
Annual Volume~ 84 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications3,372
Publisher OrgMark Allen Group
Submission Info
Peer Review—
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OA License—
OA Rate—
Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
4/12 · 33%
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Peer review process documented?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health PolicyQ4
Leadership and ManagementQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Leadership and ManagementHealth Policy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Primary Care and Health OutcomesHealthcare Systems and ChallengesHealthcare Policy and ManagementHealth Services Management and PolicyHealthcare Quality and ManagementGlobal Health Care IssuesHealthcare innovation and challengesGlobal Healthcare and Medical TourismHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeChild and Adolescent Health
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref