Comparative Studies of South Asia Africa and the Middle East

metrics 2024

Illuminating Social and Political Landscapes.

Introduction

Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East is a pivotal academic journal published by DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, dedicated to advancing critical scholarship on the intricate social, political, and economic dynamics across South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With an ISSN of 1089-201X and E-ISSN 1548-226X, the journal has earned its place in scholarly discourse, reflected in its 2023 category quartiles: Q3 in Development, Q3 in Geography, Planning and Development, and Q2 in Political Science and International Relations. This journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogues, promoting comprehensive analyses that bridge geographic and cultural divides. Despite being a non-open access journal, it offers a wealth of peer-reviewed articles that contribute significantly to the understanding of global issues, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students passionate about comparative studies and social sciences. With a convergence of years from 1996 to 2024, Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East remains a vital forum for innovative ideas and emerging research trends.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.29
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index34
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.31
Influence0.87
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life12.90
JCI0.76
Total Documents1042
WOS Total Citations815
SCIMAGO Total Citations1220
SCIMAGO SELF Citations76
Scopus Journal Rank0.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.42
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.55

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #407/706
Percentile 42.35
Quartile Q3
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #604/821
Percentile 26.43
Quartile Q3
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #228/306
Percentile 25.49
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 62/176
Percentile 65.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 82/176
Percentile 53.41
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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