Biodemography and Social Biology

metrics 2024

Advancing Insights into Human Population Dynamics

Introduction

Biodemography and Social Biology is a distinguished academic journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on the intersections of demographic and biological sciences. With its ISSN 1948-5565 and E-ISSN 1948-5573, this journal contributes significantly to the fields of anthropology, demography, and social biology, making it an essential resource for researchers and professionals alike. The journal has consistently achieved high rankings, notably placing in Q2 in both anthropology and demography, underlining its impact in these critical areas of study. Although it does not provide Open Access options, the journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures the highest quality of academic discourse and research dissemination. Covering a wide scope of topics related to human population dynamics, health, and behavior, Biodemography and Social Biology serves as a vital platform for advancing knowledge and understanding of the biological and social factors influencing human societies since its inception in 1990. Researchers, students, and professionals are invited to contribute their findings and insights, enriching the academic conversation that this journal fosters.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.46
Total Documents351
WOS Total Citations329
SCIMAGO Total Citations989
SCIMAGO SELF Citations35
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.39

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #156/502
Percentile 68.92
Quartile Q2
Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #66/139
Percentile 52.52
Quartile Q2
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #492/721
Percentile 31.76
Quartile Q3
Genetics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #304/347
Percentile 12.39
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 35/49
Percentile 29.60
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 43/46
Percentile 7.60
Quartile Q4
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 146/217
Percentile 32.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 34/49
Percentile 30.61
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
Rank 42/46
Percentile 8.70
Quartile Q4
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 145/217
Percentile 33.18
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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