JOURNAL OF LITERACY RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Championing innovative research in literacy education.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF LITERACY RESEARCH is a leading scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Inc., dedicated to advancing the field of literacy studies through rigorous research and critical analysis. With an impact factor reflecting its high-quality contributions, this journal has achieved Q1 rankings in both Education and Linguistics and Language, positioning it among the top-tier publications in these fields. The journal has a comprehensive scope that includes various aspects of literacy research, bridging theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Researchers, educators, and students will find valuable insights in its articles, addressing critical issues from emergent literacy to adult education in diverse contexts. Available as an open access resource, the JOURNAL OF LITERACY RESEARCH ensures that cutting-edge research is accessible to a global audience, fostering an inclusive environment for disseminating knowledge and supporting literacy initiatives worldwide. For more information, visit the journal's page at [SAGE Publications](https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jlr).

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.95
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index54
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence1.15
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.20
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI0.96
Total Documents556
WOS Total Citations863
SCIMAGO Total Citations2488
SCIMAGO SELF Citations231
Scopus Journal Rank0.95
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.62
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.75
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.97

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #66/1088
Percentile 93.93
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #80/1167
Percentile 93.14
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #352/1543
Percentile 77.19
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 328/756
Percentile 56.70
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 54/74
Percentile 27.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 248/756
Percentile 67.20
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 37/74
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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