ARMED FORCES & SOCIETY

metrics 2024

Advancing Understanding of Armed Forces Dynamics

Introduction

ARMED FORCES & SOCIETY is a distinguished academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc., focusing on the critical intersection of military and societal dynamics. With an ISSN of 0095-327X and an E-ISSN of 1556-0848, this journal has been a cornerstone of research since its inception in 1974, with continued publication through 2024. Recognized for its rigorous scholarship, it holds esteemed Q2 quartile rankings in key academic categories including Safety Research, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), and Sociology and Political Science. The journal is highly regarded within the Scopus rankings, placing in the 76th percentile for Social Sciences (miscellaneous) and in the 73rd percentile for Sociology and Political Science. ARMED FORCES & SOCIETY serves as an invaluable platform for researchers, professionals, and students eager to explore empirical studies, theoretical discussions, and policy analyses that shape military effectiveness and social impact.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.21
Influence0.46
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life10.90
Citing Half Life8.40
JCI0.53
Total Documents895
WOS Total Citations1173
SCIMAGO Total Citations2456
SCIMAGO SELF Citations526
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.90
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.94
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.00

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #143/604
Percentile 76.32
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #387/1466
Percentile 73.60
Quartile Q2
Safety Research in Social Sciences
Rank #42/109
Percentile 61.47
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 164/317
Percentile 48.40
Quartile Q3
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 121/217
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 191/317
Percentile 39.75
Quartile Q3
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 133/217
Percentile 38.71
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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