DIACRITICS-A REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY CRITICISM

metrics 2024

Fostering Scholarly Excellence in Literary Criticism

Introduction

Welcome to DIACRITICS: A Review of Contemporary Criticism, a distinguished journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press, specializing in the interdisciplinary fields of literature and literary theory. With an impressive impact factor that places it in the top quartile of its category, DIACRITICS is recognized for its rigorous scholarship and critical insights, ranking #93 out of 1106 journals in Arts and Humanities Literature and Literary Theory according to Scopus. This journal, which has been continually publishing significant work since its inception, focuses on contemporary literary criticism, engaging scholars, professionals, and students in thoughtful discourse on relevant issues and transformative trends in the field. Although not open access, it provides a rich resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of critical theory and literature. We invite you to explore the innovative perspectives and scholarly contributions that DIACRITICS offers, ensuring a vibrant exchange of ideas and fostering academic excellence.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life36.30
Citing Half Life17.70
JCI1.88
Total Documents463
WOS Total Citations1227
SCIMAGO Total Citations240
SCIMAGO SELF Citations23
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.27

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #93/1106
Percentile 91.59
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM
Rank 8/51
Percentile 84.31
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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