DISCOURSE STUDIES

metrics 2024

Fostering Critical Conversations Across Fields

Introduction

DISCOURSE STUDIES is a prestigious academic journal published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, offering a vital platform for interdisciplinary exploration in the fields of Anthropology, Communication, Linguistics and Language, and Social Psychology. First established in 1999, the journal has consistently been ranked in the top quartiles according to the 2023 category quartiles, reflecting its significant impact and authority within its scope. With impressive Scopus rankings placing it in the 89th percentile in Language and Linguistics and 87th percentile in Anthropology, DISCOURSE STUDIES is essential reading for scholars, professionals, and students alike who are keen on advancing discourse analysis and understanding the dynamics of communication. While the journal is not open access, it provides quality research and critical insights that push the boundaries of knowledge in discourse theory and practice. Its headquarters in the United Kingdom is a testament to its influence on global academic conversations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.75
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index69
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.31
Influence1.04
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life13.80
Citing Half Life14.20
JCI0.74
Total Documents779
WOS Total Citations1776
SCIMAGO Total Citations3425
SCIMAGO SELF Citations226
Scopus Journal Rank0.75
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.18
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.43

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #114/1088
Percentile 89.52
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #130/1167
Percentile 88.86
Quartile Q1
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #63/502
Percentile 87.45
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #129/511
Percentile 74.76
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #146/310
Percentile 52.90
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 101/227
Percentile 55.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 96/227
Percentile 57.71
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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