KOREA JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Fostering Global Dialogue on Korean Society and Culture

Introduction

KOREA JOURNAL, published by the Academy of Korean Studies, stands as a significant scholarly resource in the fields of Cultural Studies, History, Literature and Literary Theory, and Visual Arts and Performing Arts. With an impressive impact factor highlighted by its Q1 and Q2 quartile rankings across multiple categories, the journal facilitates the dissemination of innovative research that contributes to the understanding of Korean society and culture, offering a platform for both local and international scholars. Open Access since 2020, ensures that its articles are readily available to a wide audience, thereby promoting broader academic engagement. By featuring diverse interdisciplinary studies, the journal aims to bridge gaps across various fields and foster dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and students alike. Located in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, it continues to play an essential role in advancing scholarship related to Korean studies while maintaining academic rigor and quality.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.23
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index11
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life12.90
Citing Half Life15.10
JCI0.85
Total Documents503
WOS Total Citations222
SCIMAGO Total Citations292
SCIMAGO SELF Citations29
Scopus Journal Rank0.23
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.30
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.41

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #125/1106
Percentile 88.70
Quartile Q1
Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #127/667
Percentile 80.96
Quartile Q1
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #436/1760
Percentile 75.23
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #476/1304
Percentile 63.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ASIAN STUDIES
Rank 32/100
Percentile 68.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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