Journal of Contemporary Drama in English

metrics 2024

Advancing Scholarship on Today's Dramatic Landscape

Introduction

Journal of Contemporary Drama in English is a prestigious academic publication dedicated to the exploration of contemporary drama written in English. Published by WALTER DE GRUYTER GMBH in Germany, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students engaged in the fields of literature, literary theory, visual arts, and performing arts. With an impressive impact factor reflected in its Q2 ranking in both Literature and Literary Theory and Visual Arts and Performing Arts categories for 2023, the journal demonstrates its relevance and influence in academic discourse. It provides a platform for critical examination and innovative scholarship, covering a broad range of topics related to contemporary dramatic texts and performances. The journal is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and exploring the socio-cultural contexts of drama, making it an essential reference for anyone invested in the contemporary landscape of theatre and performance studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.14
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.30
H-Index7
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.17
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI1.29
Total Documents222
WOS Total Citations47
SCIMAGO Total Citations159
SCIMAGO SELF Citations30
Scopus Journal Rank0.14
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.37
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.38
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.34

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #96/1106
Percentile 91.32
Quartile Q1
Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #111/667
Percentile 83.36
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

THEATER
Rank 17/48
Percentile 64.58
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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