JOURNAL OF MUSIC THEORY

metrics 2024

Innovating Insights in Music Scholarship

Introduction

JOURNAL OF MUSIC THEORY is a prestigious academic journal published by DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, dedicated to the rigorous exploration of music theory, analysis, and related fields. With an ISSN of 0022-2909 and an E-ISSN of 1941-7497, this journal has gained significant recognition for its scholarly contributions, evidenced by its ranking in the first quartile (Q1) in the field of Music as per the 2023 Category Quartiles. With an impressive position of #33 out of 180 in the Scopus Ranks for Arts and Humanities in Music and standing at the 81st percentile, it is an essential resource for both aspiring and established researchers, professionals, and students. Offering a platform for innovative research from 2002 to 2024, the journal aims to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of music in contemporary discourse, making it an invaluable tool for anyone invested in the theoretical underpinnings of music.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.25
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.81
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life25.20
Citing Half Life19.40
JCI1.45
Total Documents180
WOS Total Citations292
SCIMAGO Total Citations195
SCIMAGO SELF Citations31
Scopus Journal Rank0.25
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Music in Arts and Humanities
Rank #33/180
Percentile 81.67
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MUSIC
Rank 15/111
Percentile 86.49
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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