Journal of Human Rights

metrics 2024

Exploring the complexities of rights and justice.

Introduction

Journal of Human Rights is a premier academic publication that serves as a vital forum for the discussion and exploration of human rights issues, policies, and legal frameworks. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom, the journal boasts a significant impact factor and is classified in the top quartile (Q1) in both Law and Political Science and International Relations, showcasing its high esteem in the field. The journal spans a converged period from 2010 to 2024, illustrating its sustained commitment to addressing contemporary human rights challenges. As researchers and students navigate the complex intersections of law, politics, and sociology, the Journal of Human Rights provides rigorous peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the scholarship and practice of human rights advocacy. Although it operates on a subscription basis without open access, the journal remains highly relevant for academics and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of human rights dynamics and their implications across various social and political contexts.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.55
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index26
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.27
Influence0.81
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.80
Total Documents481
WOS Total Citations726
SCIMAGO Total Citations1365
SCIMAGO SELF Citations98
Scopus Journal Rank0.55
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.82
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.78

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #134/1025
Percentile 86.93
Quartile Q1
Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #155/706
Percentile 78.05
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #379/1466
Percentile 74.15
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 92/165
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 185/317
Percentile 41.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 78/165
Percentile 52.73
Quartile Q2
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 142/317
Percentile 55.21
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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