Journal of Screenwriting

metrics 2024

Bridging Theory and Practice in Screenwriting

Introduction

Journal of Screenwriting, published by INTELLECT LTD in the United Kingdom, is a leading academic journal dedicated to the evolving field of screenwriting. With an impact factor that places it in Quartile 1 for both Literature and Literary Theory as well as Visual Arts and Performing Arts, this journal stands at the forefront of scholarly discourse, facilitating an exchange of innovative ideas and research from 2014 to 2024. Targeting writers, researchers, and educators, the journal aims to enrich the understanding of screenwriting techniques, narrative structures, and industry trends through rigorous peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and critical analyses. While currently not an open-access journal, it provides essential insights for those invested in the art and craft of screenwriting, making it an invaluable resource for developing professionals and academics alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.19
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index11
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.20
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI1.01
Total Documents224
WOS Total Citations79
SCIMAGO Total Citations177
SCIMAGO SELF Citations53
Scopus Journal Rank0.19
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #93/1106
Percentile 91.59
Quartile Q1
Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #107/667
Percentile 83.96
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

FILM, RADIO, TELEVISION
Rank 12/64
Percentile 81.25
Quartile Q1
LITERATURE
Rank 56/199
Percentile 71.86
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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