Book History

metrics 2024

Decoding the significance of books in society.

Introduction

Book History is a pivotal academic journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press that delves into the rich and intricate narratives surrounding the book as a cultural artifact and form of communication. With its ISSN 1098-7371 and E-ISSN 1529-1499, this journal fosters interdisciplinary discourse across the fields of history, conservation, and library and information sciences, as evidenced by its solid standing in 2023’s Scopus rankings: 540th in Arts and Humanities (History), 48th in Arts and Humanities (Conservation), and 189th in Social Sciences (Library and Information Sciences). The journal operates under a Q2 ranking in History and Q3 in Conservation and Library and Information Sciences, making it a key resource for scholars and students alike. Dedicated to advancing the study of the book's multifaceted role in society from 2019 to 2023, it provides insightful research articles, reviews, and thematic explorations that contribute to our understanding of literary production, dissemination, and preservation. Although it does not provide open access options, its contributions are invaluable to the academy, enriching the scholarly conversation around books and their historical significance.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.14
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index4
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life14.00
Citing Half Life26.50
JCI0.75
Total Documents73
WOS Total Citations211
SCIMAGO Total Citations43
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3
Scopus Journal Rank0.14
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.41
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.45

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #540/1760
Percentile 69.32
Quartile Q2
Conservation in Arts and Humanities
Rank #48/103
Percentile 53.40
Quartile Q2
Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #189/280
Percentile 32.50
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 84/518
Percentile 83.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 187/519
Percentile 63.97
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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