Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling

metrics 2024

Connecting Scholars to Transformative Practices in Counseling

Introduction

Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling, published by SAGE Publications Inc, serves as a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse within the realms of pastoral care, counseling, and religious studies. With a distinguished Q1 ranking in Religious Studies for 2023 and a notable Scopus ranking of #37 out of 644 in the field of Arts and Humanities, this journal has established itself as a leading source for innovative research and practical insights. Although it operates on a traditional subscription model, the journal ensures a wide dissemination of its content, enriching the academic landscape since its inception in 2002. The journal seeks to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and elevate the standards of practice within pastoral care and counseling, making it essential reading for researchers, professionals, and students keen on exploring the intersection of spirituality and mental health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.43
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.28
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life6.20
Citing Half Life10.40
JCI2.29
Total Documents1189
WOS Total Citations285
SCIMAGO Total Citations813
SCIMAGO SELF Citations109
Scopus Journal Rank0.43
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.93
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.85

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #37/644
Percentile 94.25
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 11/339
Percentile 96.76
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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