Gesture

metrics 2024

Illuminating the intersection of movement and meaning.

Introduction

Gesture, published by JOHN BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO, is a leading interdisciplinary journal that focuses on the study of human gestural communication as a rich field for linguistic and cognitive research. With an ISSN of 1568-1475 and an E-ISSN of 1569-9773, the journal has been influential since its inception in 2001, providing a vital forum for researchers and professionals studying the interplay between gesture and language. It significantly contributes to various academic fields, evidenced by its remarkable rankings, including Q1 in Cultural Studies and Q2 in Linguistics and Language as of 2023. While it does not offer Open Access, its high impact in scholarly communication makes it indispensable for anyone wanting to explore the nuances of non-verbal expression. The journal maintains a dynamic scope, converging scholarship from 2001 to 2014 and continuing robustly from 2016 to 2024, solidifying its position in the social sciences sector, particularly in the realms of communication, cultural studies, and cognitive psychology. Gesture is published from the Netherlands, and its esteemed reputation ensures that it attracts contributions from top-tier researchers worldwide, making it a crucial resource for advancing knowledge and understanding in the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.27
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index43
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.50
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life12.10
Citing Half Life15.90
JCI0.76
Total Documents284
WOS Total Citations469
SCIMAGO Total Citations939
SCIMAGO SELF Citations142
Scopus Journal Rank0.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.97
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #206/1304
Percentile 84.20
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #257/1167
Percentile 77.98
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #224/511
Percentile 56.16
Quartile Q2
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology in Psychology
Rank #124/165
Percentile 24.85
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 177/297
Percentile 40.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Rank 117/393
Percentile 70.23
Quartile Q2
LINGUISTICS
Rank 141/297
Percentile 52.53
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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