AMERICAN LITERARY HISTORY

metrics 2024

Decoding the Legacy of American Literary History

Introduction

AMERICAN LITERARY HISTORY, published by Oxford University Press Inc, is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of American literature within the broader contexts of cultural studies and history. With an impressive impact factor reflecting its Q1 ranking in Cultural Studies, History, and Literature and Literary Theory, this journal serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Covering a wide range of topics, it seeks to illuminate the historical and cultural dynamics that shape literary production in the United States from 1989 to 2024. Although not an open access journal, AMERICAN LITERARY HISTORY remains a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse, encouraging rigorous scholarship and critical engagement with literary texts. The journal's strong Scopus rankings further emphasize its significance, ranked among the top journals in its field, making it an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to explore the rich tapestry of American literary heritage.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.28
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index35
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence0.55
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life12.90
Citing Half Life12.80
JCI2.45
Total Documents1286
WOS Total Citations655
SCIMAGO Total Citations1306
SCIMAGO SELF Citations93
Scopus Journal Rank0.28
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.42
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #117/1106
Percentile 89.42
Quartile Q1
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #416/1760
Percentile 76.36
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #453/1304
Percentile 65.26
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERATURE, AMERICAN
Rank 1/28
Percentile 96.43
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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