Journal of Social Philosophy

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future of Social Philosophy

Introduction

Journal of Social Philosophy, published by Wiley, is a premier academic resource in the field of philosophy, specifically focused on social theory and ethics. With an esteemed impact factor indicative of its scholarly influence, this journal consistently ranks in the Q1 category of philosophy journals, placing it among the top 12% of publications in its field according to Scopus. Spanning a convergence of intellectual inquiry since its establishment in 1970, the journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students to engage with groundbreaking discussions and contemporary debates relevant to social philosophy. Although it does not offer an open-access model, the journal is accessible through various academic institutions globally, ensuring that its rich content reaches an informed audience eager for rigorous philosophical exploration. With headquarters located in the United Kingdom, the Journal of Social Philosophy continues to shape the discourse on social practices, ethics, and political theory well into 2024 and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.48
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index41
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.25
Influence0.75
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life11.60
Citing Half Life12.00
JCI0.84
Total Documents927
WOS Total Citations760
SCIMAGO Total Citations1418
SCIMAGO SELF Citations81
Scopus Journal Rank0.48
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.54
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.59

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #96/806
Percentile 88.09
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 46/77
Percentile 40.90
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 36/67
Percentile 47.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ETHICS
Rank 33/77
Percentile 57.14
Quartile Q2
PHILOSOPHY
Rank 87/325
Percentile 73.23
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 26/67
Percentile 61.19
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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