Law Culture and the Humanities

metrics 2024

Unpacking the Cultural Dimensions of Legal Frameworks

Introduction

Law Culture and the Humanities, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, serves as a pivotal forum for interdisciplinary dialogue at the intersection of law and the humanities. With an ISSN of 1743-8721 and an E-ISSN of 1743-9752, this esteemed journal has been contributing to scholarly discourse since its inception in 2005 and continues to do so until 2024. The journal carries a respectable impact factor showcased through its category rankings: Q3 in Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), Q2 in Cultural Studies, and Q3 in Law. Its Scopus rankings reflect an impressive standing in the social sciences, particularly within Cultural Studies and Law, indicating that it is a fundamental resource for researchers and professionals aiming to explore the nuanced relationships between legal frameworks and cultural expressions. While not an Open Access journal, it offers substantial insights into contemporary debates, making it essential for academics and students engaged in the study of law's cultural dimensions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.16
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index18
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.30
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.20
Citing Half Life15.60
JCI0.88
Total Documents641
WOS Total Citations256
SCIMAGO Total Citations621
SCIMAGO SELF Citations13
Scopus Journal Rank0.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.49
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #233/1304
Percentile 82.13
Quartile Q1
Law in Social Sciences
Rank #337/1025
Percentile 67.12
Quartile Q2
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #196/552
Percentile 64.49
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 233/421
Percentile 44.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LAW
Rank 142/421
Percentile 66.27
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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