Equinox Publishing Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2004
ISSN1612-1783
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR
5
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High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.187
H-Index
31
SNIP
0.113
Total Works
591
Total Citations
4,449
2yr Mean Citedness
0.23
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal focuses on the analysis of communication within medical and healthcare contexts. It examines doctor-patient interactions, interprofessional collaboration, and the role of language, discourse, and communication strategies in health and illness. The scope also includes communication challenges related to cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as the impact of digital technologies on healthcare communication.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesInterpreting and Communication in HealthcarePatient-Provider Communication in HealthcareEmpathy and Medical EducationCounseling, Therapy, and Family DynamicsDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesEthics in medical practiceCultural Competency in Health Care