JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Championing research that shapes the future of peace.

Introduction

Journal of Peace Research is a prestigious academic journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd, focusing on the interdisciplinary field of peace and conflict studies. With an ISSN of 0022-3433 and an E-ISSN of 1460-3578, this journal has been a cornerstone in fostering scholarly dialogue since its inception in 1964 and will continue to serve the community until at least 2024. Recognized for its rigorous peer-review process, the journal holds an impressive Q1 ranking in Political Science and International Relations, Safety Research, as well as Sociology and Political Science categories as per the 2023 metrics, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to deepen their understanding of global peace dynamics. While it is not an open-access journal, it provides ample opportunities for researchers to contribute to the evolving conversation on peace, conflict resolution, and social justice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.74
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.50
H-Index119
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.63
Influence2.45
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life11.70
Citing Half Life10.10
JCI1.71
Total Documents1350
WOS Total Citations6802
SCIMAGO Total Citations11638
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1072
Scopus Journal Rank1.74
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.04
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.60
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 14/165
Percentile 91.80
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 38/317
Percentile 88.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 12/165
Percentile 92.73
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 42/317
Percentile 86.75
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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