JOURNAL OF RELIGION

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue on Contemporary Religious Issues

Introduction

JOURNAL OF RELIGION, published by University of Chicago Press, stands as a prominent scholarly platform in the field of religious studies. With an ISSN of 0022-4189 and an E-ISSN of 1549-6538, this journal has been serving the academic community since its inception in 1982, providing a crucial forum for innovative research and critical analysis of various religious phenomena. The journal's placement in the Q3 category for Religious Studies and its ranking in the 66th percentile among peers underscore its impact within the academic landscape, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals alike. Although it does not offer open access, the journal remains committed to advancing knowledge in the discipline, targeting a diverse audience from students to established scholars. With upcoming issues extending to 2024, JOURNAL OF RELIGION continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and contribute to the understanding of religion in contemporary society.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index21
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.41
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life23.90
Citing Half Life25.20
JCI0.75
Total Documents447
WOS Total Citations391
SCIMAGO Total Citations386
SCIMAGO SELF Citations11
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.17
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.30
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.37

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #215/644
Percentile 66.61
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 101/339
Percentile 70.21
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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