JOURNAL OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

metrics 2024

Illuminating the intersection of economics and sociology in consumerism.

Introduction

Welcome to the Journal of Consumer Affairs, a prestigious publication dedicated to advancing the field of consumer research and advocacy. Published by Wiley, this journal has been at the forefront of scholarly discourse since its inception in 1967, with a focus on issues related to consumer behavior, policy, and education. With an impressive Q1 ranking in both Economics and Sociology for 2023, it stands as a leading source of impactful research, listed among the top-tier journals within its categories. The journal's systematic exploration of economic factors affecting consumer choices makes it essential reading for academics, policymakers, and practitioners alike. Although not an open-access journal, it offers a substantial wealth of knowledge through its rigorous peer-reviewed articles. The Journal of Consumer Affairs continues to set the standard in consumer research with a commitment to excellence and relevance, crucial as global consumption patterns evolve in todays’ rapidly changing marketplace.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.66
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index74
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.34
Influence0.63
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life11.50
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.61
Total Documents842
WOS Total Citations2644
SCIMAGO Total Citations4444
SCIMAGO SELF Citations678
Scopus Journal Rank0.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.95
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Economics, Econometrics and Finance in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #43/288
Percentile 85.07
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #220/1466
Percentile 84.99
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS
Rank 154/302
Percentile 49.20
Quartile Q3
ECONOMICS
Rank 152/597
Percentile 74.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS
Rank 149/302
Percentile 50.66
Quartile Q2
ECONOMICS
Rank 246/600
Percentile 59.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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