Contemporary Buddhism

metrics 2024

Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Issues

Introduction

Contemporary Buddhism is a leading academic journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on pivotal issues in the realms of various Buddhist studies, philosophy, and religious discourse. With an impressive impact factor that reflects its prestige, this journal has achieved a Q2 ranking in both Philosophy and Religious Studies categories as of 2023, highlighting its significant contribution to academic conversations. Covering the years from 2010 to 2023, it prominently features interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary challenges facing Buddhist societies and cultures worldwide. Researchers and practitioners can access essential articles that engage with traditional and modern interpretations of Buddhism. As a critical resource for scholars and students alike, Contemporary Buddhism fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic interactions between Buddhism and contemporary societal changes in a global context.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.17
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.46
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life12.20
Citing Half Life13.30
JCI1.41
Total Documents236
WOS Total Citations366
SCIMAGO Total Citations277
SCIMAGO SELF Citations32
Scopus Journal Rank0.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.25

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #123/644
Percentile 80.90
Quartile Q1
Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #245/806
Percentile 69.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHILOSOPHY
Rank 41/325
Percentile 87.38
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 36/339
Percentile 89.38
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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