Journal of Borderlands Studies

metrics 2024

Fostering Insightful Dialogue on Global Border Challenges

Introduction

Journal of Borderlands Studies, published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, serves as a crucial platform for scholarly discourse in the areas of Geography, Law, Political Science, and Sociology. With a rich history since its inception in 1986, this esteemed journal has established itself as a significant contributor to understanding the complexities of borderlands, fostering insights into cultural, social, and political issues pertinent to transnational spaces. The journal, which boasts a commendable impact factor and is ranked in the top quartiles across multiple disciplines, attracts a diverse readership of researchers, professionals, and students engaged in border studies and related fields. While not an open-access journal, it provides access options for individuals connected to institutional or organizational accounts. By addressing contemporary challenges and themes relevant to borderlands, this journal not only enhances academic debate but also informs policy and practice in an increasingly interconnected world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.41
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence0.45
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.00
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI0.50
Total Documents740
WOS Total Citations694
SCIMAGO Total Citations1463
SCIMAGO SELF Citations191
Scopus Journal Rank0.41
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.96
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.85
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.76

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #126/1025
Percentile 87.71
Quartile Q1
Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #148/706
Percentile 79.04
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #372/1466
Percentile 74.62
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #287/821
Percentile 65.04
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 78/171
Percentile 54.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 84/172
Percentile 51.16
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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