International Journal of Heritage Studies

metrics 2024

Unveiling new perspectives in heritage studies.

Introduction

Welcome to the International Journal of Heritage Studies, a prestigious publication dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of heritage conservation, cultural studies, and museology. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom, this journal boasts an impressive impact ranking, positioned in the Q1 category for multiple disciplines, including Conservation and Cultural Studies, and a remarkable HIndex indicative of its influence within academia. With a history spanning from 1994 and continuing to 2024, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to contribute to the dynamic discourse surrounding heritage preservation and cultural management. Although the journal does not offer open access, it remains a vital resource for those interested in the nuanced intersections of heritage and society, as evidenced by its high ranks in various academic categories. The International Journal of Heritage Studies is committed to fostering innovative research and critical analysis in its field, inviting submissions that explore diverse methodologies and theoretical perspectives.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.69
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index61
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.46
Influence0.68
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.30
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI2.67
Total Documents1194
WOS Total Citations2212
SCIMAGO Total Citations4848
SCIMAGO SELF Citations669
Scopus Journal Rank0.69
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.53
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.66

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #18/1760
Percentile 98.98
Quartile Q1
Museology in Arts and Humanities
Rank #3/83
Percentile 96.39
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #57/1304
Percentile 95.63
Quartile Q1
Conservation in Arts and Humanities
Rank #6/103
Percentile 94.17
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #224/821
Percentile 72.72
Quartile Q2
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #69/146
Percentile 52.74
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 58/263
Percentile 78.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 13/406
Percentile 96.80
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 7/263
Percentile 97.34
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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