Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies

metrics 2024

Connecting Scholars to the Pulse of Eastern African Literary Discourse

Introduction

Welcome to the Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, a prestigious journal dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection of literature and cultural studies within Eastern Africa. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners to engage with innovative research that enriches the understanding of the region's unique cultural narratives and literary traditions. With an established impact factor reflecting its growing influence—ranking in the top quartile in both Cultural Studies and Literature and Literary Theory—this journal is instrumental for those seeking to contribute new insights in these fields. The journal is indexed within the Scopus database, showcasing its credibility and reach, and ranks favorably among its peers in terms of dissemination and citation. Researchers, educators, and students alike will find valuable resources and thought-provoking articles from 2019 to 2024 that address critical issues in Eastern African contexts. Immerse yourself in the vibrant discourse that shapes our understanding of literature and culture in this important region.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index3
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life14.10
JCI1.28
Total Documents96
WOS Total Citations44
SCIMAGO Total Citations33
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.29
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #150/1106
Percentile 86.44
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #531/1304
Percentile 59.28
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 50/406
Percentile 87.68
Quartile Q1
LITERATURE, AFRICAN, AUSTRALIAN, CANADIAN
Rank 3/7
Percentile 57.14
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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