Anthropology in Action-Journal for Applied Anthropology in Policy and Practice

metrics 2024

Navigating Societal Challenges through Applied Anthropology

Introduction

Anthropology in Action - Journal for Applied Anthropology in Policy and Practice, published by BERGHAHN JOURNALS, stands as a pivotal resource within the field of applied anthropology, addressing vital issues at the intersection of cultural insights and policy development. With an impressive Q1 ranking in Anthropology and a noteworthy position in the Scopus Ranks (Rank #70 of 502), this journal has solidified its influence as a premier platform for scholars and practitioners seeking to engage with contemporary societal challenges through a rigorous anthropological lens. Since becoming Open Access in 2018, the journal has enhanced accessibility to its rich array of scholarly articles, making critical research findings available to a broader audience. Covering a spectrum of topics from community practice to inform policy-making, Anthropology in Action aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and promote the practical application of anthropological insights for real-world change. Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, or student, this journal serves as an essential navigational tool in the evolving landscape of applied anthropology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.41
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.39
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.73
Total Documents260
WOS Total Citations240
SCIMAGO Total Citations489
SCIMAGO SELF Citations30
Scopus Journal Rank0.41
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.76
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.64

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #70/502
Percentile 86.06
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 56/139
Percentile 60.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 64/139
Percentile 53.96
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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