LEGISLATIVE STUDIES QUARTERLY

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Path of Legislative Studies

Introduction

LEGISLATIVE STUDIES QUARTERLY is a premier academic journal published by WILEY, dedicated to the exploration of legislative institutions, processes, and behaviors within the sphere of politics and sociology. Since its inception, the journal has contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in the field, achieving a Q1 ranking in both Sociology and Political Science categories for 2023, underscoring its high impact and relevance. With an ISSN of 0362-9805 and an E-ISSN of 1939-9162, it provides an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students to disseminate their findings and engage with contemporary issues affecting legislative bodies around the globe. Although not an open-access journal, it remains a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex dynamics of legislative studies. With its convergence of scholarship from 1996 to 2024, the journal not only reflects ongoing debates but also sets the agenda for future research in this vital area of political science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.45
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index62
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.38
Influence1.31
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life14.30
Citing Half Life12.00
JCI0.72
Total Documents669
WOS Total Citations1429
SCIMAGO Total Citations2446
SCIMAGO SELF Citations280
Scopus Journal Rank1.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.57

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #438/1466
Percentile 70.12
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 141/317
Percentile 55.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 157/317
Percentile 50.47
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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