International Journal of Cultural Studies

metrics 2024

Unveiling Innovative Perspectives on Culture

Introduction

International Journal of Cultural Studies, published by SAGE Publications Inc., is a leading peer-reviewed journal in the field of cultural studies. Established in 1998 and poised to continue its academic legacy into 2024, this journal maintains a prestigious position, reflected in its 2023 Q1 ranking within the cultural studies category and its impressive Scopus rank of #54 out of 1304, placing it in the 95th percentile among its peers. The journal serves as a critical platform for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, facilitating the dissemination of innovative ideas and research findings that shape our understanding of culture in a globalized world. Though not an open-access publication, it provides subscribers with rich insights and interdisciplinary approaches, making it crucial for anyone engaged in the study of cultural phenomena, societal developments, and theoretical perspectives.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.79
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.41
Influence0.87
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.30
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI1.65
Total Documents880
WOS Total Citations1280
SCIMAGO Total Citations3226
SCIMAGO SELF Citations125
Scopus Journal Rank0.79
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.33
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.91
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #54/1304
Percentile 95.86
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 12/59
Percentile 80.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 12/59
Percentile 79.66
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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