CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

metrics 2024

Elevating Anthropological Research for All

Introduction

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY is a premier journal in the field of anthropology, published by the esteemed SOC CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. With an impressive impact factor and ranking in the Q1 category for both anthropology and arts and humanities, it stands as a leading platform for scholarly discourse and innovative research. Since transitioning to Open Access in 2014, the journal has made substantial contributions to the accessibility of anthropology literature, allowing a broader audience to engage with cutting-edge anthropological insights and findings. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of cultural studies and anthropological perspectives, catering to a diverse readership that includes researchers, professionals, and students. Published from the Department of Anthropology, Rice University in Houston, Texas, CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY continues to shape the conversation in its field, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and enriching the academic landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.78
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index91
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.50
Influence1.72
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life13.40
Citing Half Life9.80
JCI1.58
Total Documents678
WOS Total Citations3463
SCIMAGO Total Citations5402
SCIMAGO SELF Citations497
Scopus Journal Rank0.78
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.05
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #25/502
Percentile 95.02
Quartile Q1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #65/552
Percentile 88.22
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 23/139
Percentile 83.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 12/139
Percentile 91.37
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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