Literary Imagination

metrics 2024

Cultivating a Community of Literary Scholars

Introduction

Literary Imagination, published by Oxford University Press, is an esteemed journal that delves into the intricate world of literature and literary theory. With the ISSN 1523-9012 and the E-ISSN 1752-6566, this journal serves as a pivotal platform for scholars and practitioners in the field, striving to advance the understanding of imaginative literature from various critical perspectives. Boasting a 2023 rank of #751 out of 1106 in the Arts and Humanities category on Scopus, and categorized in the Q3 quartile for literature and literary theory, the journal is recognized for its contribution to the academic discourse. It aims to foster a vibrant academic community through the publication of innovative research, critical essays, and interdisciplinary studies that engage with the complexities of literary creation from 2009 to 2024. While currently not an open access journal, its rich repository of scholarly work remains accessible to researchers, professionals, and students aiming to enrich their understanding of literary narratives and their theoretical frameworks.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.11
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.10
H-Index3
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.08
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life32.10
JCI1.02
Total Documents301
WOS Total Citations31
SCIMAGO Total Citations34
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.07
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.05
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #751/1106
Percentile 32.10
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERARY REVIEWS
Rank 6/45
Percentile 86.67
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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