Critical Sociology

metrics 2024

Transforming Discourse in Sociology and Political Science

Introduction

Critical Sociology, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a prestigious quarterly journal that has been a vital platform for scholarly discourse in the realms of sociology and political science since its inception in 1971. With the ISSN 0896-9205 and E-ISSN 1569-1632, the journal has garnered a significant reputation, receiving a Q1 ranking for 2023 in the category quartiles for Sociology and Political Science, reflecting its high impact and relevance in the field. Its Scopus rank places it in the commendable 78th percentile within its categories, underscoring its influence among contemporary sociological and political analyses. Critical Sociology not only challenges existing paradigms but also encourages innovative methodologies and perspectives in the study of social issues, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to understanding and addressing the complexities of society.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.82
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.70
Influence0.91
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.20
Citing Half Life9.50
JCI0.74
Total Documents1340
WOS Total Citations2037
SCIMAGO Total Citations4593
SCIMAGO SELF Citations332
Scopus Journal Rank0.82
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.60
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #319/1466
Percentile 78.24
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 90/217
Percentile 58.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 106/217
Percentile 51.15
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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