Al-Bayan-Journal of Quran and Hadith Studies

metrics 2024

Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Quranic Studies

Introduction

Welcome to the Al-Bayan: Journal of Quran and Hadith Studies, a distinguished publication by BRILL that engages with foundational texts of Islamic scholarship. Since its inception in 2011, the journal has carved out a vital space in the fields of Cultural Studies and Religious Studies, holding a commendable Q2 ranking in both categories as of 2023. With an ISSN of 2232-1950 and an E-ISSN of 2232-1969, this journal provides an open-access platform for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to the in-depth study of the Quran and Hadith. It aims to foster scholarly dialogue and enhance understanding of these primary texts through rigorous peer-reviewed articles, thus underlining its importance in contemporary academic discourse. Situated in the Netherlands and centrally located in the landscape of Islamic studies, the Al-Bayan journal not only aims to disseminate knowledge but also to bridge gaps between tradition and modernity in Islamic scholarship.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.30
H-Index6
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.05
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life19.80
JCI0.44
Total Documents155
WOS Total Citations41
SCIMAGO Total Citations55
SCIMAGO SELF Citations13
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.25
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.34

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #251/644
Percentile 61.02
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #682/1304
Percentile 47.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 173/339
Percentile 48.97
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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