JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CULTURE

metrics 2024

Fostering Critical Dialogues on Identity and Culture

Introduction

The JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CULTURE, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary research in the realms of anthropology, archaeology, and arts and humanities. With an ISSN of 1359-1835 and an E-ISSN of 1460-3586, this esteemed journal has evolved since its inception in 1996, with its impactful contributions recognized by its Q2 ranking in the 2023 category quartiles across key fields. Positioned within the 82nd percentile for archaeology and 74th percentile for anthropology in Scopus, it serves as a vital resource for scholars, professionals, and students alike, keen to explore the complex interactions between material culture and social practices. While the journal adopts a traditional subscription model, its commitment to disseminating rigorous and innovative research ensures ongoing relevance and accessibility in a rapidly evolving academic landscape. The journal’s focus on fostering critical dialogues around materiality, identity, and meaning makes it indispensable for those committed to understanding the past and its implications for contemporary society in an increasingly material world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index58
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.57
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.80
Citing Half Life14.20
JCI0.64
Total Documents519
WOS Total Citations815
SCIMAGO Total Citations1864
SCIMAGO SELF Citations121
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.10
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.32
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Archeology in Social Sciences
Rank #61/354
Percentile 82.77
Quartile Q1
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #129/502
Percentile 74.30
Quartile Q2
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #170/552
Percentile 69.20
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 71/139
Percentile 49.30
Quartile Q3
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 27/59
Percentile 55.10
Quartile Q2
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 27/59
Percentile 55.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 72/139
Percentile 48.20
Quartile Q3
ARCHAEOLOGY
Rank 68/163
Percentile 58.28
Quartile Q2
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 34/59
Percentile 42.37
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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