AMERICAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST

metrics 2024

Revolutionizing Perspectives in Social Psychology and Sociology

Introduction

American Behavioral Scientist is a prestigious academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc. since 1957, dedicated to advancing the fields of Cultural Studies, Education, Social Psychology, and Sociology and Political Science. With an impressive impact factor and ranked in the Q1 category across several social science disciplines, it stands as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to explore complex human behaviors and societal dynamics. The journal’s rigorous publication standards ensure that only high-quality research is disseminated, affirming its status within the academic community, evidenced by its exceptional Scopus rankings. Although it is not an open-access journal, subscriptions to American Behavioral Scientist provide invaluable insights and empirical findings that contribute to the understanding of behavioral sciences. For those committed to the exploration of social phenomena, this journal remains an essential tool in facilitating scholarly dialogue and fostering impactful research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.01
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index132
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.53
Influence1.20
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life10.50
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI0.75
Total Documents2794
WOS Total Citations7698
SCIMAGO Total Citations15152
SCIMAGO SELF Citations252
Scopus Journal Rank1.01
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.51
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.80
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.82

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #15/1304
Percentile 98.85
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #16/275
Percentile 94.18
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #92/1466
Percentile 93.72
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #146/1543
Percentile 90.54
Quartile Q1
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #44/310
Percentile 85.81
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 70/180
Percentile 61.40
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 43/263
Percentile 83.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 86/180
Percentile 52.22
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 102/263
Percentile 61.22
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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