ANTHROPOLOGICAL QUARTERLY

metrics 2024

Pioneering Perspectives in Anthropology and Beyond

Introduction

ANTHROPOLOGICAL QUARTERLY, published by the George Washington University Institute of Ethnographic Research, stands as a vital resource in the field of anthropology and broader arts and humanities studies. With an ISSN of 0003-5491 and an E-ISSN of 1534-1518, this esteemed journal has been contributing to academic discourse since its establishment in 1981. The journal holds a respected position in both the Q2 category for Anthropology and the Q2 category for Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), demonstrating its impact and relevance, as evidenced by its rank of #152 out of 502 in the Social Sciences sector for anthropology and rank of #179 out of 552 in the Arts and Humanities field. Researchers, professionals, and students can rely on ANTHROPOLOGICAL QUARTERLY for rigorous peer-reviewed articles that push the boundaries of ethnographic research and anthropological theory, addressing contemporary issues with scholarly precision. The journal’s commitment to fostering critical analysis and interdisciplinary perspectives establishes it as an essential platform for advancing knowledge within its diverse and dynamic field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.30
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index55
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.15
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life14.60
Citing Half Life11.60
JCI0.43
Total Documents778
WOS Total Citations1247
SCIMAGO Total Citations2339
SCIMAGO SELF Citations78
Scopus Journal Rank0.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.86
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.96
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #152/502
Percentile 69.72
Quartile Q2
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #179/552
Percentile 67.57
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 75/139
Percentile 46.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 92/139
Percentile 33.81
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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