JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

metrics 2024

Pioneering discussions on the multifaceted challenges of development.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a prestigious peer-reviewed journal that has been at the forefront of development research since its inception in 1964. With an impressive Q1 ranking in Development, as well as a commendable Scopus rank of #52/306 (83rd percentile), this journal serves as an essential platform for presenting innovative research, theoretical frameworks, and critical discussions on the multifaceted challenges of development. The journal does not currently offer open access options; however, it remains a trusted resource for academics and practitioners seeking impactful insights in the realm of social sciences and development studies. Over the next year, the scope will continue to expand to include interdisciplinary studies that engage contemporary development issues, making it a vital read for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to understanding and addressing the complexities of global development.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.03
Journal Impact Factor1.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index106
Journal IF Without Self1.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.16
Influence0.98
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.50
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI0.70
Total Documents2148
WOS Total Citations5997
SCIMAGO Total Citations11431
SCIMAGO SELF Citations576
Scopus Journal Rank1.03
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.15

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Development in Social Sciences
Rank #52/306
Percentile 83.01
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Rank 32/63
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3
ECONOMICS
Rank 241/597
Percentile 59.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Rank 24/63
Percentile 61.90
Quartile Q2
ECONOMICS
Rank 214/600
Percentile 64.33
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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