Fat Studies-An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society

metrics 2024

Fostering Critical Dialogues on Fat and Society

Introduction

Fat Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, dedicated to exploring the complexities of body weight and societal perceptions surrounding fatness. With its ISSN 2160-4851 and E-ISSN 2160-486X, this journal serves as a critical platform for scholars and practitioners interested in the intersections of culture, gender, anthropology, health, and social psychology. The journal’s influence is underscored by its notable categorization in the 2023 quartiles, ranking Q1 in Cultural Studies and several other fields, indicating its broad relevance and impact in academic discourse. Through rigorous research articles, reviews, and interdisciplinary studies, Fat Studies encourages innovative discussions that challenge dominant narratives about weight and promote inclusivity across diverse societal contexts. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find a wealth of knowledge and insight that is essential for understanding the complex dynamics of body weight in contemporary society.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life4.60
Citing Half Life9.40
JCI0.53
Total Documents252
WOS Total Citations199
SCIMAGO Total Citations631
SCIMAGO SELF Citations97
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.15
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.21
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.57

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #195/1304
Percentile 85.05
Quartile Q1
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #139/502
Percentile 72.31
Quartile Q2
Gender Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #81/213
Percentile 61.97
Quartile Q2
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #217/371
Percentile 41.51
Quartile Q3
Nutrition and Dietetics in Nursing
Rank #96/140
Percentile 31.43
Quartile Q3
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #220/310
Percentile 29.03
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 139/263
Percentile 47.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 130/263
Percentile 50.57
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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