Life Writing

metrics 2024

Navigating the Intersection of Life and Literature

Introduction

Life Writing, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a prestigious academic journal dedicated to the field of Literature and Literary Theory. With an impressive impact factor and listed in the top quartile (Q1) of its category, it ranks #91 out of 1106 in the Scopus database, placing it in the 91st percentile – a testament to its significant influence and reach within the academic community. Since its inception in 2004, Life Writing has provided a vital platform for scholars and practitioners to explore the nuances of life writing across various genres and cultures. The journal emphasizes critical and theoretical approaches while promoting innovative research, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With a commitment to advancing the discourse on autobiographical narratives, memoirs, and biographies, Life Writing fosters a rich, interdisciplinary dialogue that is crucial for understanding personal and collective identities in contemporary literature.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.30
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.15
Influence0.38
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.20
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI1.69
Total Documents611
WOS Total Citations190
SCIMAGO Total Citations400
SCIMAGO SELF Citations66
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.60
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.52

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #91/1106
Percentile 91.77
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERATURE
Rank 18/199
Percentile 90.95
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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