MEDIA CULTURE & SOCIETY

metrics 2024

Shaping Contemporary Discourse on Media's Role in Society

Introduction

MEDIA CULTURE & SOCIETY, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, is a prominent academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of media, culture, and societal dynamics. With a long-standing history since its inception in 1979 and extending to 2024, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students interested in understanding the complex interplay between media and cultural phenomena. Operating from the United Kingdom, it holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in both communication and sociology/political science categories, reflecting its significant impact within these fields. The journal’s Scopus ranks further attest to its excellence, placing it in the top percentiles and making it an essential resource for advancing scholarly discussions. While not open access, MEDIA CULTURE & SOCIETY continues to provide insightful analyses that shape contemporary discourse on the role of media in society, ensuring its relevance and importance to academic communities worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.46
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.50
H-Index84
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.35
Influence1.50
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.40
Citing Half Life6.70
JCI1.32
Total Documents1689
WOS Total Citations3813
SCIMAGO Total Citations10564
SCIMAGO SELF Citations650
Scopus Journal Rank1.46
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.40
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.70
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.03

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #105/1466
Percentile 92.84
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #51/511
Percentile 90.02
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 53/227
Percentile 76.90
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 55/217
Percentile 74.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 38/227
Percentile 83.26
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 43/217
Percentile 80.18
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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