JOURNAL OF BALTIC STUDIES

metrics 2024

Advancing Scholarship in the Heart of the Baltic Region

Introduction

JOURNAL OF BALTIC STUDIES, published by the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies Inc, is a distinguished academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of cultural, historical, and sociopolitical issues relating to the Baltic region. With an ISSN of 0162-9778 and an E-ISSN of 1751-7877, this journal plays a pivotal role in disseminating innovative research and critical analyses across various facets of arts and humanities. Holding a notable impact factor with rankings such as Q2 in Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) and Q1 in Cultural Studies in 2023, it exemplifies academic excellence and relevance. Researchers, professionals, and students engaging in Baltic studies will find a wealth of insightful articles as the journal maintains a convergence period from 1972 to 2001 and continues its contributions through 2024. As a valuable resource for advancing understanding and fostering scholarship in the Baltic domain, the JOURNAL OF BALTIC STUDIES invites its audience to delve into a rich array of scholarly work that reflects the complexities and dynamism of the region.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.26
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.30
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.40
Citing Half Life13.20
JCI0.98
Total Documents571
WOS Total Citations355
SCIMAGO Total Citations839
SCIMAGO SELF Citations80
Scopus Journal Rank0.26
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.95
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.90

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #295/1304
Percentile 77.38
Quartile Q1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #214/552
Percentile 61.23
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 74/176
Percentile 58.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 63/176
Percentile 64.20
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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