KOLNER ZEITSCHRIFT FUR SOZIOLOGIE UND SOZIALPSYCHOLOGIE

metrics 2024

Innovating Research for a Better Understanding of Society

Introduction

Kölner Zeitschrift für Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie (ISSN: 0023-2653, E-ISSN: 1861-891X) is a distinguished academic journal published by Springer Vieweg-Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. Established in 1983, this journal serves as a vital platform for scholarly discourse in the fields of sociology and social psychology, consistently contributing to theoretical advancements and empirical research. With a respectable impact factor and a rank in the 66th percentile for sociology and political science, as well as 37th percentile for social psychology, it is recognized for its rigorous peer-review process and high-quality publications. Though the journal does not offer open access options, its blend of innovative research and critical analysis makes it an essential resource for academics, professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of social dynamics and psychological processes. The journal spans various crucial themes and methodologies that reflect contemporary debates and challenges in the social sciences, ensuring its relevance and significance in today’s academic landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index41
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life7.40
Citing Half Life11.30
JCI0.45
Total Documents919
WOS Total Citations906
SCIMAGO Total Citations2423
SCIMAGO SELF Citations333
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.70
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #489/1466
Percentile 66.64
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #194/310
Percentile 37.42
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 66/76
Percentile 13.80
Quartile Q4
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 129/217
Percentile 40.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
Rank 63/76
Percentile 17.11
Quartile Q4
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 147/217
Percentile 32.26
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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