Critical Studies in Television

metrics 2024

Charting the Future of Television Research

Introduction

Critical Studies in Television is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd, dedicated to exploring the intricate dimensions of television within the fields of Communication and Cultural Studies. Since its inception, this journal has become an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, particularly as it navigates the evolving landscape of television studies from 2014 to 2024. With an impressive impact factor, the journal achieved notable rankings in 2023: it is positioned in the Q2 quartile for Communications and the Q1 quartile for Cultural Studies. Recognized by Scopus with a rank of #160 in Cultural Studies and #193 in Communication, it reflects its growing influence and relevance in these academic arenas. While currently not available through an Open Access model, readers are encouraged to engage with its diverse and critical contributions that foster a deep understanding of television’s role in contemporary culture.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index12
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.42
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life4.50
Citing Half Life13.50
JCI1.85
Total Documents291
WOS Total Citations242
SCIMAGO Total Citations498
SCIMAGO SELF Citations83
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.27
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #160/1304
Percentile 87.73
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #193/511
Percentile 62.23
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

FILM, RADIO, TELEVISION
Rank 3/64
Percentile 95.31
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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