Asian Journal of Social Science

metrics 2024

Exploring the Depths of Asian Social Inquiry

Introduction

Asian Journal of Social Science, published by Elsevier, serves as a vital platform for researchers and scholars interested in the diverse realms of social sciences. With a history dating back to 1973 and recurrently publishing from 2000 to 2024, this journal reflects the evolving landscape of social inquiry in Asia and beyond. The journal currently holds a respectable Q3 ranking in the category of Social Sciences (miscellaneous) and ranks #141 out of 275 in the Scopus rankings for General Social Sciences, indicating its growing influence and relevance in the academic community. Although not an open-access journal, its commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship ensures that contributions from a wide array of disciplines are readily accessible to a global audience. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and disseminating innovative research, the Asian Journal of Social Science plays a crucial role in advancing understanding of social phenomena, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index26
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life11.60
Citing Half Life10.80
JCI0.56
Total Documents743
WOS Total Citations526
SCIMAGO Total Citations791
SCIMAGO SELF Citations33
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.98
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #141/275
Percentile 48.73
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 50/176
Percentile 71.90
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 124/263
Percentile 53.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 100/176
Percentile 43.18
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 124/263
Percentile 52.85
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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