Fashion Theory-The Journal of Dress Body & Culture

metrics 2024

Engaging with the Dynamic Tapestry of Fashion Studies

Introduction

Fashion Theory - The Journal of Dress Body & Culture is a premier academic journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd. since 2002, catering to the dynamic fields of cultural studies and visual arts. With a substantial impact factor placing it in the first quartile (Q1) of both Cultural Studies and Visual Arts and Performing Arts, this journal stands as a critical platform for scholarly discourse. It is ranked among the top 5% of journals in Visual Arts and Performing Arts and the top 13% in Cultural Studies according to Scopus rankings, emphasizing its significance and influence within the academic community. Although not an open access journal, Fashion Theory facilitates access to cutting-edge research that explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the implications of dress and body throughout history and contemporary society. This journal not only provides insights into fashion studies but also engages with broader socio-cultural narratives, making it indispensable for those seeking to understand the intricate relationship between attire and identity.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index34
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life11.40
Citing Half Life11.10
JCI1.86
Total Documents792
WOS Total Citations639
SCIMAGO Total Citations968
SCIMAGO SELF Citations117
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.90
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.19
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #32/667
Percentile 95.20
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #163/1304
Percentile 87.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 29/406
Percentile 92.86
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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