Global Studies of Childhood

metrics 2024

Transforming Understanding of Childhood in a Global Context

Introduction

Global Studies of Childhood is a premier academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, dedicated to advancing the field of childhood studies through innovative research and critical analysis. Since its inception in 2015, the journal has emerged as a crucial platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, focusing on the complexities of childhood in global contexts. With a commendable presence in scholarly circles, it ranks in the Q3 category in Demography, Development, Education, and Sociology & Political Science in the latest 2023 categorization, showcasing its relevance across multiple dimensions of childhood research. Though it operates under a subscription model, the journal is accessible to a wide audience through academic institutions and libraries. By fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, Global Studies of Childhood aims to enrich understanding and shape policies that positively impact the lives of children worldwide. This journal is essential reading for anyone dedicated to exploring the myriad social, cultural, and educational factors influencing childhood today.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.26
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index18
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.10
Citing Half Life10.80
JCI0.55
Total Documents297
WOS Total Citations370
SCIMAGO Total Citations680
SCIMAGO SELF Citations27
Scopus Journal Rank0.26
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.93
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.34

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #535/1466
Percentile 63.51
Quartile Q2
Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #54/139
Percentile 61.15
Quartile Q2
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #780/1543
Percentile 49.45
Quartile Q3
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #158/306
Percentile 48.37
Quartile Q3
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #226/360
Percentile 37.22
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 555/756
Percentile 26.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 430/756
Percentile 43.12
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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