ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Advancing the frontiers of political and social inquiry.

Introduction

The ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a prestigious journal that has been at the forefront of social science research since its inception in 1890. With an impressive track record reflected in its Q1 rankings in both Sociology and Political Science and General Social Sciences, it occupies a significant position within the academic community, ranking #179 out of 1466 in the sociology category and #35 out of 275 in general social sciences as of 2023. The journal aims to publish pioneering research and comprehensive analyses that contribute to our understanding of complex social issues and political structures, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although not an open-access journal, its rigorous peer-review process guarantees the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work, fostering a rich dialogue among scholars in the fields of sociology and political science. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, the academy’s contributions to the landscape of social science research continue to shape discourse and inspire future inquiry.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.96
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.20
H-Index124
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.13
Influence1.51
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life14.50
Citing Half Life5.80
JCI1.34
Total Documents2035
WOS Total Citations6898
SCIMAGO Total Citations11756
SCIMAGO SELF Citations127
Scopus Journal Rank0.96
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #179/1466
Percentile 87.79
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #35/275
Percentile 87.27
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 64/317
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 33/263
Percentile 87.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 62/317
Percentile 80.44
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 42/263
Percentile 84.03
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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