Leviathan-A Journal of Melville Studies

metrics 2024

Navigating the Waters of American Literature

Introduction

Leviathan: A Journal of Melville Studies, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, stands as a pivotal platform for scholars dedicated to the exploration of Herman Melville's vast literary contributions and their enduring impact on the literary landscape. With an ISSN of 1525-6995, this esteemed journal has been a beacon of scholarly engagement since its inception, fostering critical dialogue and innovative research in the field of literature and literary theory, where it proudly holds a Q2 category ranking in 2023. While currently not open access, the journal's archive from 2009 to 2024 offers a wealth of articles, reviews, and critical essays, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With a Scopus rank of #417 out of 1,106 in the domain of Arts and Humanities, Leviathan invites contributors to delve deep into Melville's works, promoting a multidimensional understanding of his influence on American literature and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index7
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.13
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life30.10
JCI1.23
Total Documents419
WOS Total Citations83
SCIMAGO Total Citations143
SCIMAGO SELF Citations56
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.11

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #417/1106
Percentile 62.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERATURE, AMERICAN
Rank 6/28
Percentile 78.57
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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