Journal of Critical Realism

metrics 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Critical Realism in Research

Introduction

Journal of Critical Realism, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, stands as a leading academic forum dedicated to the exploration and advancement of critical realism within philosophical discourse. With an ISSN of 1476-7430 and an E-ISSN of 1572-5138, this journal operates from the United Kingdom and aims to foster innovative research that bridges the gap between theory and practice, addressing key philosophical questions pertinent to contemporary society. Recognized for its academic rigor, the journal has achieved a Q1 category ranking in Philosophy for 2023, placing it in the top 4% of its field, with a remarkable Scopus rank of #27/806, highlighted by a 96th percentile position. Although it is not currently an open access journal, the Journal of Critical Realism is committed to enriching academic dialogue by publishing high-quality articles that critically engage with social sciences, humanities, and beyond, thus appealing to researchers, professionals, and students alike who are eager to delve into the intricacies of reality and knowledge formation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.91
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index19
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.71
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life3.90
Citing Half Life11.70
JCI3.19
Total Documents351
WOS Total Citations682
SCIMAGO Total Citations1069
SCIMAGO SELF Citations294
Scopus Journal Rank0.91
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.84
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.65
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #27/806
Percentile 96.65
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 15/263
Percentile 94.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHILOSOPHY
Rank 6/325
Percentile 98.15
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 4/263
Percentile 98.48
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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