Adoption and Fostering

metrics 2024

Bridging Research and Practice in Adoption and Fostering

Introduction

Adoption and Fostering, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, is a vital academic journal focusing on the multifaceted aspects of adoption, fostering, and related social policies within the health and social sciences spectrum. With an ISSN of 0308-5759 and an E-ISSN of 1740-469X, the journal has established itself as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the United Kingdom and beyond. Covering critical areas such as health (social science), law, social psychology, and sociology, it ranks in quartiles Q2 and Q3 across various categories, reflecting its significance in advancing knowledge in these fields. As the journal continues its journey from 1996 to 2024, it serves as a platform for high-quality research that aims to inform practices and policies influencing the lives of children and families, thus making meaningful contributions to society. Although not an open-access publication, Adoption and Fostering remains an essential reference for anyone dedicated to exploring the complexities of adoption systems and the experiences surrounding them.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.35
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.40
H-Index33
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.36
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.32
Total Documents1094
WOS Total Citations518
SCIMAGO Total Citations1470
SCIMAGO SELF Citations400
Scopus Journal Rank0.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.82
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #397/1025
Percentile 61.27
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #733/1466
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #250/371
Percentile 32.61
Quartile Q3
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #249/310
Percentile 19.68
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 44/66
Percentile 34.10
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 56/66
Percentile 15.15
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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