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Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Q1 Journal Scopus Active Journal
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
└ Infectious Diseases Q1
└ Epidemiology Q2
└ Microbiology (medical) Q2
SJR 2025
0.973
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
161
Citations / Doc (2yr)
2.02
Total Docs. (latest)
219
Total Citations (3yr)
2,355
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15596834, 0899823X
Coverage
1986, 1988-2026
Journal Rank
#5,114
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Subject Categories

Infectious Diseases Q1
Epidemiology Q2
Microbiology (medical) Q2

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Aims & Scope

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology publishes scientifically authoritative, clinically applicable, peer-reviewed research on control and evaluation of the transmission of pathogens in healthcare institutions and on the use of epidemiological principles and methods to evaluate and improve the delivery of care. Major topics covered include infection control practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, cost-benefit analyses, resource use, occupational health, and regulatory issues. ICHE is the official publication of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

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Total Docs. (latest) 219
Total Docs. (3 years) 1,181
Total Refs. 4,809
Total Citations (3 years) 2,355
Citable Docs. (3 years) 903
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 2.02
Ref. / Doc. 21.96
% Female 56.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology has an SJR of 0.973 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology?

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.973 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology?

The H-index of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology is 161, meaning 161 of its articles have each been cited at least 161 times.

Is Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology indexed in Scopus?

Yes. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR0.973
Best QuartileQ1
H Index161
ISSN15596834, 0899823X
PublisherCambridge University Press
CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionWestern Europe
Coverage1986, 1988-2026
Open AccessNo
TypeJournal
Rank#5,114

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