HISTORY OF RELIGIONS

metrics 2024

Unraveling the Threads of Religious History

Introduction

History of Religions, published by University of Chicago Press, is a leading academic journal dedicated to the scholarly exploration of religious history across cultures and eras. With an ISSN of 0018-2710 and an E-ISSN of 1545-6935, this prestigious journal is well-regarded in the disciplines of History and Religious Studies, proudly holding a Q2 category ranking in both fields as of 2023. The journal features rigorous peer-reviewed articles that delve into the complexities of religious traditions, practices, and transformations, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although it is not an open-access journal, its impactful research is published continuously from 1966 and remains highly relevant, providing valuable insights that contribute to the understanding of historical and contemporary religious phenomena. With a Scopus rank placing it in the top quartile of its category, History of Religions underscores its importance as a platform for innovative scholarship and critical discourse within this vibrant field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.18
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index26
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life30.20
Citing Half Life25.50
JCI1.11
Total Documents292
WOS Total Citations547
SCIMAGO Total Citations357
SCIMAGO SELF Citations11
Scopus Journal Rank0.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.35
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.43
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #162/644
Percentile 74.84
Quartile Q2
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #449/1760
Percentile 74.49
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 165/518
Percentile 68.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 123/519
Percentile 76.30
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 55/339
Percentile 83.78
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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