AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHILOLOGY

metrics 2024

Cultivating Critical Thought in Literature and Language

Introduction

The American Journal of Philology is a premier scholarly publication dedicated to the field of classics, literature, cultural studies, and linguistics. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, this esteemed journal boasts an impressive reputation, reflected in its high impact factor and robust rankings—achieving a prestigious Q1 classification in Classics and Literary Theory, while securing a Q2 in Cultural Studies and Linguistics for 2023. The journal provides a rigorous platform for original research, critical essays, and innovative inquiries, contributing significantly to contemporary discourse in the humanities. Its comprehensive scope encompasses interdisciplinary studies, making it a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although it does not operate under an open-access model, the journal ensures that its content remains accessible to a wide audience through institutional subscriptions. With a publication history dating from 1972 to the present, the American Journal of Philology continues to be pivotal in fostering academic excellence and enriching the understanding of philological studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index28
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.78
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life28.00
Citing Half Life22.20
JCI3.45
Total Documents463
WOS Total Citations1034
SCIMAGO Total Citations625
SCIMAGO SELF Citations43
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.45
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.43
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Classics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #11/170
Percentile 93.53
Quartile Q1
Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #75/1106
Percentile 93.22
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #353/1304
Percentile 72.93
Quartile Q2
Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #354/1088
Percentile 67.46
Quartile Q2
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #419/1167
Percentile 64.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

CLASSICS
Rank 3/60
Percentile 95.00
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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