Aims and Scope of Journal of Adolescent Health
The Journal of Adolescent Health is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering adolescent health and medicine, including biological, psychological, and social aspects. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, letters to the editor, commentaries, and case reports. It is published by Elsevier on behalf of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine and was established in 1980 as the Journal of Adolescent Health Care, switching to its current name in 1991. Carol A. Ford (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) has been the editor-in-chief since 2019. Less
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CiteScore 

7.1
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0.01 - 0.05
H-Index 

181
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
Scite Index 

0.88 5-Year SI

SJR 

Q1Psychiatry and Mental Health

SNIP 

2.12
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Journal of Adolescent Health Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1980 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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