Buildings & Landscapes-Journal of the Vernacular Architecture Forum

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Stories Behind Structures

Introduction

Buildings & Landscapes: Journal of the Vernacular Architecture Forum is a pivotal scholarly publication that delves into the intersection of architecture, urban studies, and the arts. Published by University of Minnesota Press, this journal serves as a vital platform for the exploration and dissemination of research covering the rich tapestry of vernacular architecture and its implications in contemporary society. With its ISSN 1936-0886 and E-ISSN 1934-6832, the journal has established its significance, reflected by its notable quartile rankings in 2023, including Q4 in Architecture and Urban Studies, and Q3 in Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Although not open access, it remains an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students looking to deepen their understanding of how built environments shape cultural identities and vice versa. The journal welcomes contributions that critically examine the role of vernacular architecture in both historical and modern contexts, making it an influential beacon of knowledge from its establishment in 2010 to the present. For those invested in the dialogue surrounding place, culture, and architecture, Buildings & Landscapes offers a unique and scholarly avenue for inquiry.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.10
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.10
H-Index6
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.12
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life-
JCI0.19
Total Documents168
WOS Total Citations39
SCIMAGO Total Citations62
SCIMAGO SELF Citations12
Scopus Journal Rank0.10
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.13
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.18

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #313/667
Percentile 53.07
Quartile Q2
Architecture in Engineering
Rank #135/189
Percentile 28.57
Quartile Q3
Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #239/279
Percentile 14.34
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ARCHITECTURE
Rank 67/97
Percentile 30.93
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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