Korean Studies

metrics 2024

Celebrating the Intersection of Culture, History, and Arts in Korea

Introduction

Korean Studies, published by University of Hawaii Press, stands as a pivotal journal dedicated to the rich tapestry of Korean culture, history, and society. This esteemed journal, with an ISSN of 0145-840X and an E-ISSN of 1529-1529, serves as a critical platform for interdisciplinary research, reflecting significant academic contributions across various fields including anthropology, cultural studies, literature, and the arts. The journal's rigorous scholarship is underscored by its recognition in multiple Scopus categories, holding a commendable rank in the 82nd percentile for Literature and Literary Theory. Although not an Open Access journal, it provides extensive insights and fosters scholarly dialogue, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students invested in advancing Korean studies. With a history spanning from 1991 to 1998 and again revived from 2017 to 2024, it reflects an enduring commitment to capturing the complexities and nuances of Korea’s evolving identity.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.55
Immediacy Index-
Cited Half Life15.60
Citing Half Life-
JCI0.89
Total Documents71
WOS Total Citations119
SCIMAGO Total Citations49
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.32
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #196/1106
Percentile 82.28
Quartile Q1
Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #186/667
Percentile 72.11
Quartile Q2
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #596/1760
Percentile 66.14
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #589/1304
Percentile 54.83
Quartile Q2
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #305/552
Percentile 44.75
Quartile Q3
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #321/502
Percentile 36.06
Quartile Q3
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #1083/1466
Percentile 26.13
Quartile Q3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #457/604
Percentile 24.34
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ASIAN STUDIES
Rank 28/100
Percentile 72.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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