CONTEMPORARY PACIFIC

metrics 2024

Illuminating Interdisciplinary Insights in Geography and Society

Introduction

CONTEMPORARY PACIFIC is a prestigious academic journal published by University of Hawaii Press, focusing on interdisciplinary studies within the realms of Geography, Sociology, and Political Science. Since its inception in 1992 and continuing through to 2023, the journal has been a vital platform for researchers and scholars aiming to explore the dynamic and multifaceted issues facing the Pacific region. With an impact factor that places it within the Q3 category for both Geography, Planning and Development, and Sociology and Political Science, it holds an essential role in contributing to the scholarly discourse in these fields. The journal is indexed in Scopus, with rankings that reflect its ongoing relevance and contribution, boasting a 55th percentile rank in Sociology and Political Science and a 39th percentile in Geography, Planning and Development. Although it does not offer Open Access options, the journal remains an invaluable resource for those dedicated to understanding the complex narratives of the Pacific, providing a rich tapestry of articles that are both insightful and impactful for researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.23
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.24
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life19.50
Citing Half Life15.40
JCI0.61
Total Documents440
WOS Total Citations571
SCIMAGO Total Citations846
SCIMAGO SELF Citations152
Scopus Journal Rank0.23
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #656/1466
Percentile 55.25
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #495/821
Percentile 39.71
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 124/176
Percentile 29.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 91/176
Percentile 48.30
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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