This journal explores the history of science, medicine, and health, with a particular focus on the development of scientific ideas, institutions, and practices. It examines the social and cultural contexts of scientific advancements, including the role of media, public engagement, and transatlantic intellectual exchanges. The journal also investigates the history of specific diseases, public health responses, and the evolution of medical thought and practice.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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History and Philosophy of ScienceQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
History and Philosophy of ScienceMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
History of Medicine and Tropical HealthHealth, Nursing, Elderly CareScience and Science EducationPsychology and Mental HealthHistory of Colonial BrazilSociology and Education in BrazilEnvironmental Sustainability and EducationUrban and sociocultural dynamicsHistory of Education Research in BrazilGender, Sexuality, and Education