Magic Ritual and Witchcraft

metrics 2024

Delving into the Rich Tapestry of Ritual Practices

Introduction

Magic Ritual and Witchcraft, published by UNIV PENNSYLVANIA PRESS, is a pivotal journal in the fields of Cultural Studies, History, and Religious Studies, recognized for its scholarly contributions since its inception in 2014. With a strong focus on the interdisciplinary nature of magic and ritual practices across cultures, this journal provides a platform for original research, critical reviews, and theoretical discussions that illuminate the complexities of these phenomena. Operating from the heart of the United States, Magic Ritual and Witchcraft has attained a commendable standing within its category quartiles, ranked Q2 in 2023, indicating its significance and reach within the academic community. Despite not being an open-access journal, its articles are accessible through libraries and institutions, ensuring that this essential body of work reaches a diverse audience of researchers, professionals, and students passionate about the intersections of culture, history, and the sacred. As the dialogue around ritual practices continues to evolve, this journal remains an invaluable resource for advancing scholarship and fostering insights into the magical dimensions of human experience.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.14
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index4
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.33
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life15.40
JCI0.43
Total Documents189
WOS Total Citations58
SCIMAGO Total Citations53
SCIMAGO SELF Citations7
Scopus Journal Rank0.14
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.14

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #1234/1760
Percentile 29.89
Quartile Q3
Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #464/644
Percentile 27.95
Quartile Q3
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #1010/1304
Percentile 22.55
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 167/406
Percentile 58.87
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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