International Journal of Qualitative Methods

metrics 2024

Advancing qualitative insights for a transformative academic landscape.

Introduction

International Journal of Qualitative Methods, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a prestigious open-access journal that has been pivotal in advancing qualitative research methodologies since its inception in 2002. With its ISSN 1609-4069 and a commendable Q1 ranking in the field of Education for 2023, this journal serves as a critical platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to publish innovative studies that enrich the qualitative research landscape. The journal is indexed in Scopus, ranking #133/1543 in the Social Sciences - Education category, placing it within the top 91st percentile of its field. International Journal of Qualitative Methods aims to foster scholarly discourse by publishing comprehensive research articles, critical essays, and insightful reviews that explore diverse qualitative research practices and their implications. As it converges from 2012 to 2024, the journal is committed to pushing boundaries and facilitating access to quality research, thereby enriching the academic community with valuable methodologies and insights.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.90
Journal Impact Factor3.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.30
H-Index60
Journal IF Without Self3.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.57
Influence2.03
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life6.20
Citing Half Life8.30
JCI2.17
Total Documents1269
WOS Total Citations9583
SCIMAGO Total Citations10303
SCIMAGO SELF Citations907
Scopus Journal Rank1.90
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.26
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.29
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.03

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #133/1543
Percentile 91.38
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 8/263
Percentile 97.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 12/263
Percentile 95.44
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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