Design Studies

metrics 2024

Connecting Theory with Practice in Design Studies

Introduction

Design Studies, published by Elsevier Science Ltd, is an esteemed international journal, recognized for its pivotal contributions to the fields of design, architecture, and engineering. With an impressive history spanning from 1979 to 2024, this journal holds top positions in various categories, including Q1 rankings in Architecture, Arts and Humanities, and Engineering, indicating its high impact and relevance within academic circles. It boasts a notable Scopus ranking of #3 in Engineering & Architecture and #10 in General Social Sciences, demonstrating its multidisciplinary influence and the value it brings to both theoretical and practical aspects of design. Although not an open-access publication, the journal provides comprehensive access options to facilitate the dissemination of groundbreaking research. Catering to researchers, professionals, and students alike, Design Studies aims to foster innovation by publishing high-quality articles that explore contemporary design challenges and solutions, making it an essential resource for those invested in advancing knowledge in this dynamic field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.18
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index111
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.26
Influence0.80
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life12.50
Citing Half Life9.50
JCI1.01
Total Documents880
WOS Total Citations3214
SCIMAGO Total Citations8147
SCIMAGO SELF Citations875
Scopus Journal Rank1.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.53
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.87
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Architecture in Engineering
Rank #3/189
Percentile 98.41
Quartile Q1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #14/552
Percentile 97.46
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #10/275
Percentile 96.36
Quartile Q1
General Engineering in Engineering
Rank #28/307
Percentile 90.88
Quartile Q1
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #143/817
Percentile 82.50
Quartile Q1
Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science
Rank #79/350
Percentile 77.43
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING
Rank 27/68
Percentile 61.00
Quartile Q2
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 36/179
Percentile 80.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING
Rank 17/68
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 35/180
Percentile 80.56
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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