Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care

metrics 2024

Nurturing the Soul Through Scholarly Insight

Introduction

The Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, serves as a vital resource at the intersection of education, history, and religious studies. With its ISSN 1939-7909 and E-ISSN 2328-1030, this journal has been contributing to the scholarly discourse since its inception in 2008 and is scheduled to continue through 2024. Housed in the United Kingdom, this journal has distinguished itself in the 2023 category rankings, falling into Q4 in Education, Q2 in History, and Q2 in Religious Studies, showcasing its broad relevance across multiple fields. The journal's impact is further illustrated by its Scopus ranks, with a notable performance in both Religious Studies and History. Although it currently does not offer open access, it remains a crucial platform for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of spiritual and educational issues. By exploring the complexities of spiritual formation and soul care, this journal fosters critical dialogue and reflection, underscoring the significance of spirituality within the broader spectrum of human experience.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.14
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index6
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life16.40
JCI0.39
Total Documents276
WOS Total Citations45
SCIMAGO Total Citations76
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2
Scopus Journal Rank0.14
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.27
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.27
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #277/644
Percentile 56.99
Quartile Q2
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #769/1760
Percentile 56.31
Quartile Q2
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #1381/1543
Percentile 10.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 187/339
Percentile 44.84
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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