ISSUES & STUDIES

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Political Science and Sociology

Introduction

ISSUES & STUDIES is a prestigious academic journal published by World Scientific Publishing Company, specializing in the fields of Political Science and International Relations, as well as Sociology. With a distinguished publication history since its inception in 1972, the journal has consistently aimed to disseminate high-quality research and insightful analyses that inform and inspire discussions in relevant scholarly communities. Currently housed in Taiwan, it enjoys a notable impact, categorized in the Q2 quartile across its disciplines, reflecting its significant contribution to ongoing academic discourse. The journal is indexed by Scopus and holds respectable rankings in both Political Science and Sociology, underlining its role as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Engaging with ISSUES & STUDIES offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary and historical issues through a scholarly lens, promoting a deeper understanding of complex socio-political dynamics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.32
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life8.50
Citing Half Life6.10
JCI0.58
Total Documents611
WOS Total Citations188
SCIMAGO Total Citations742
SCIMAGO SELF Citations130
Scopus Journal Rank0.32
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.76
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.94
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.04

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #321/706
Percentile 54.53
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #701/1466
Percentile 52.18
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 62/176
Percentile 65.10
Quartile Q2
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 99/165
Percentile 40.30
Quartile Q3
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 206/317
Percentile 35.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 97/176
Percentile 44.89
Quartile Q3
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 97/165
Percentile 41.21
Quartile Q3
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 184/317
Percentile 41.96
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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