Journal of Africana Religions

metrics 2024

Bridging Cultures through Rigorous Religious Scholarship

Introduction

Journal of Africana Religions, published by Penn State University Press, serves as a vital platform for scholarly discourse in the fields of Anthropology, Cultural Studies, and Religious Studies. This peer-reviewed journal, operating since 2017, provides a rigorous examination of the diverse religious traditions and practices within the African diaspora. With an H-index that reflects the journal’s growing impact, it currently holds a Q3 ranking in Anthropology and Q2 rankings in both Cultural Studies and Religious Studies, indicating its esteemed position in contemporary academia. Its inclusion in the Scopus rankings further reinforces its relevance, notably with a 75th percentile placement in Religious Studies. While not an open-access journal, the Journal of Africana Religions remains committed to presenting high-quality research that enriches understanding of Africana religious practices, engages with pressing cultural issues, and fosters interdisciplinary dialogue. This makes it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to deepen their knowledge and contribute to ongoing discussions in these dynamic fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.18
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life15.80
JCI0.81
Total Documents113
WOS Total Citations81
SCIMAGO Total Citations77
SCIMAGO SELF Citations7
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.30

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #158/644
Percentile 75.47
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #480/1304
Percentile 63.19
Quartile Q2
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #280/502
Percentile 44.22
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 93/339
Percentile 72.57
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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