ALTERNATIVES

metrics 2024

Empowering Researchers to Challenge Conventional Perspectives

Introduction

ALTERNATIVES is a prominent academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, focusing on critical issues in Political Science and Sociology. Established in 1975, the journal has made significant contributions to the understanding of international relations and sociopolitical dynamics, boasting a commendable impact factor that places it in the Q2 category for both fields as of 2023. Its current Scopus rankings reflect its standing in the academic community, with a rank of 201/706 and a 71st percentile position in Political Science and International Relations, along with a 487/1466 rank and 66th percentile position in Sociology. ALTERNATIVES serves as a critical platform for scholars, researchers, and students alike, offering invaluable insights and access options to enhance discourse on contemporary sociopolitical issues. Its commitment to fostering innovative research and interdisciplinary dialogue makes it an essential resource for those engaged in the complexities of social sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.28
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.40
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.70
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life18.70
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI0.89
Total Documents531
WOS Total Citations698
SCIMAGO Total Citations1264
SCIMAGO SELF Citations68
Scopus Journal Rank0.28
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.44
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.78

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #201/706
Percentile 71.53
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #487/1466
Percentile 66.78
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 71/165
Percentile 57.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 66/165
Percentile 60.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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