JOURNAL OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Empowering Careers with Scholarly Insights

Introduction

The Journal of Career Development, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the field of career development through rigorous research and scholarly discourse. With a distinguished history extending back to 1972, this journal aims to explore the complexities of career trajectories in the context of applied psychology, education, and organizational behavior. Ranked in the top quartiles of several relevant categories—including Q1 in Education and Q1 in Psychology (miscellaneous)—it serves as an essential resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and students alike. The journal not only encourages the dissemination of innovative career development practices but also provides a platform for impactful research that influences policy and practice globally. With a strong Scopus ranking and an impactful position in notable academic categories, the Journal of Career Development remains crucial for those committed to understanding and enhancing career pathways in an ever-evolving educational and organizational landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.07
Journal Impact Factor2.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index57
Journal IF Without Self2.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.49
Influence0.80
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.10
Citing Half Life10.10
JCI0.80
Total Documents852
WOS Total Citations1980
SCIMAGO Total Citations3996
SCIMAGO SELF Citations247
Scopus Journal Rank1.07
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.35
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #205/1543
Percentile 86.71
Quartile Q1
General Psychology in Psychology
Rank #38/216
Percentile 82.41
Quartile Q1
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #58/230
Percentile 74.78
Quartile Q2
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #73/249
Percentile 70.68
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 48/113
Percentile 58.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 50/114
Percentile 56.14
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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