Gateways-International Journal of Community Research and Engagement

metrics 2024

Fostering Community Wellbeing Through Research Innovation

Introduction

Gateways-International Journal of Community Research and Engagement, published by UNIV TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY-UTS EPRESS, serves as a vital platform for interdisciplinary exploration in community-focused research and engagement. Established as an Open Access journal in 2008, it facilitates the dissemination of knowledge and innovative practices aimed at enriching community wellbeing and fostering social equity. Based in Australia, this journal has gained recognition, ranking in the Q2 category in Multidisciplinary fields as of 2023, and holding a commendable position of #97 out of 171 in Scopus rankings with a 43rd percentile. The journal's scope spans a broad range of topics that reflect the dynamic interplay between communities and diverse research methodologies, offering valuable insights for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With its converged years from 2019 to 2024, Gateways continues to play a transformative role in academic discourse, enhancing the understanding of community engagement frameworks that are pivotal in today’s rapidly changing societal landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.27
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.30
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.30
Citing Half Life8.30
JCI0.33
Total Documents80
WOS Total Citations103
SCIMAGO Total Citations106
SCIMAGO SELF Citations20
Scopus Journal Rank0.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.81
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.80
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.83

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Multidisciplinary in Multidisciplinary
Rank #97/171
Percentile 43.27
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 132/263
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 151/263
Percentile 42.59
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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