CRITICAL INQUIRY

metrics 2024

Shaping Contemporary Thought through Critical Inquiry

Introduction

CRITICAL INQUIRY, published by University of Chicago Press, is a leading academic journal dedicated to the exploration of Cultural Studies and the broader Arts and Humanities landscape. With its ISSN 0093-1896 and E-ISSN 1539-7858, the journal has been at the forefront of critical discourse since its inception in 1976, cementing its reputation through rigorous scholarship and innovative contributions to the field. The journal is ranked Q1 in Cultural Studies and Q2 in Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) as of 2023, underscoring its significance in shaping contemporary cultural critique. Currently positioned in the 95th percentile among Arts and Humanities journals and the 92nd percentile in Cultural Studies according to Scopus rankings, CRITICAL INQUIRY offers a platform for researchers and professionals to engage with cutting-edge theories and methodologies. Although it does not offer open access, its curated content remains essential for scholars aiming to deepen their understanding of complex cultural phenomena. By facilitating critical dialogue and interdisciplinary research, CRITICAL INQUIRY plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and insight within its academic areas.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index78
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.50
Influence1.39
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life22.60
Citing Half Life17.10
JCI1.73
Total Documents1009
WOS Total Citations4261
SCIMAGO Total Citations3518
SCIMAGO SELF Citations111
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.60
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.70

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Arts and Humanities in Arts and Humanities
Rank #8/173
Percentile 95.38
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #104/1304
Percentile 92.02
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 6/59
Percentile 90.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 11/59
Percentile 81.36
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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