Metal Music Studies

metrics 2024

Championing Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Metal Studies

Introduction

Welcome to Metal Music Studies, an esteemed journal published by INTELLECT LTD in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary field of metal music research. With its ISSN 2052-3998 and E-ISSN 2052-4005, this journal has rapidly established itself as a vital resource for scholars, musicians, and enthusiasts alike since its inception in 2014. Recognized in 2023 as a Q1 journal in the category of Music, it ranks an impressive #39 out of 180 in Scopus’ Arts and Humanities Music domain, placing it in the 78th percentile of its field. Metal Music Studies facilitates rigorous academic discussion and dissemination of research from diverse perspectives, highlighting both the cultural significance and the artistic complexity of metal music. With a commitment to accessibility, the journal remains open to a wide array of contributions, fostering innovative dialogue and scholarship. Join us in exploring the dynamic world of metal music as we continue to shape its academic landscape through 2024 and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.24
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index10
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life12.30
JCI0.55
Total Documents230
WOS Total Citations97
SCIMAGO Total Citations304
SCIMAGO SELF Citations139
Scopus Journal Rank0.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.33
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.44

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Music in Arts and Humanities
Rank #39/180
Percentile 78.33
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 35/59
Percentile 41.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 41/59
Percentile 30.51
Quartile Q3
HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 137/406
Percentile 66.26
Quartile Q2
MUSIC
Rank 45/111
Percentile 59.46
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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