FWU Journal of Social Sciences

metrics 2024

Empowering Knowledge, Shaping Society.

Introduction

FWU Journal of Social Sciences is a pivotal platform for scholars and practitioners interested in the diverse disciplines of social sciences, including education, history, psychology, sociology, and political science. Published by the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University in Peshawar, Pakistan, this journal seeks to promote interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to pressing social issues, contributing significantly to the academic discourse within these fields. With an ISSN of 1995-1272 and a growing impact, the journal is ranked in various quartiles across its categories, reflecting its commitment to high-quality scholarship and relevance. As an open-access journal, it ensures that research findings are disseminated widely, enhancing accessibility for researchers, students, and policy-makers. The journal's scope spans from 2018 to 2024, aiming to foster a critical understanding of the complexities of human society and social behavior, making it an essential read for those engaged in the social sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index7
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.06
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life4.70
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.41
Total Documents238
WOS Total Citations218
SCIMAGO Total Citations310
SCIMAGO SELF Citations130
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.90

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #139/1760
Percentile 92.10
Quartile Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #265/604
Percentile 56.13
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #646/1466
Percentile 55.93
Quartile Q2
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #914/1543
Percentile 40.76
Quartile Q3
Psychology (miscellaneous) in Psychology
Rank #62/97
Percentile 36.08
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 140/263
Percentile 46.77
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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