JOURNAL OF JEWISH STUDIES

metrics 2024

Illuminating Jewish History and Culture

Introduction

JOURNAL OF JEWISH STUDIES, published by the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, stands as a distinguished platform for scholarly discourse in the fields of Jewish history, culture, literature, and religious studies. With its ISSN 0022-2097, this journal is recognized for its significant contributions to understanding Jewish heritage and thought, achieving commendable rankings in various categories, including Q1 in Literature and Literary Theory and Q2 in History and Cultural Studies, as of 2023. The journal fosters rigorous academic engagement and encourages researchers and scholars worldwide to explore the complexities of Jewish identity and its interconnections with broader historical narratives. Operating without an open access model, it nonetheless ensures a wide reach through its well-regarded reputation, making it an essential resource for anyone invested in Jewish studies. With a publication history spanning from 2002 to 2024, the journal continues to serve as an invaluable repository of knowledge and insight for students, researchers, and professionals alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.37
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life29.60
Citing Half Life25.50
JCI0.66
Total Documents393
WOS Total Citations415
SCIMAGO Total Citations286
SCIMAGO SELF Citations19
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.07
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.21

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #391/1106
Percentile 64.65
Quartile Q2
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #911/1760
Percentile 48.24
Quartile Q3
Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #334/644
Percentile 48.14
Quartile Q3
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #822/1304
Percentile 36.96
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 123/339
Percentile 63.72
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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