Journal of Children and Media

metrics 2024

Navigating Media's Role in Child Development

Introduction

Journal of Children and Media is a leading academic journal that explores the intersection of media and childhood, aiming to contribute to our understanding of how children's engagement with media shapes their development, behaviors, and cultural contexts. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom, this journal boasts an impressive impact factor and recognition as a Q1 journal in both Communication and Cultural Studies categories, reflecting its influence and rigor in the field. The journal's scope includes empirical research, theoretical discussions, and critical analyses that address the diverse aspects of children's media engagement, making it an essential resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in child development and media studies. Although it does not currently offer open access, its robust presence in the Scopus rankings—31st in Cultural Studies and 67th in Communication—highlights its significant contribution to social sciences. With converged years from 2014 to 2024, the Journal of Children and Media is at the forefront of addressing contemporary issues and fostering dialogue about the impact of media on young audiences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.81
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index31
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.24
Influence0.78
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.30
Citing Half Life6.40
JCI1.12
Total Documents365
WOS Total Citations1013
SCIMAGO Total Citations1871
SCIMAGO SELF Citations105
Scopus Journal Rank0.81
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.90
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #31/1304
Percentile 97.62
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #67/511
Percentile 86.89
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 59/227
Percentile 74.20
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 55/263
Percentile 79.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 52/227
Percentile 77.09
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 57/263
Percentile 78.33
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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