Metaphor and the Social World

metrics 2024

Decoding the Metaphorical Fabric of Society

Introduction

Metaphor and the Social World is a premier journal in the field of linguistics and language studies, published by JOHN BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO. With its ISSN 2210-4070 and E-ISSN 2210-4097, this journal has carved a niche for itself since its inception in 2011, enjoying a strong reputation and an anticipated convergence period extending to 2024. Recognized in the Q1 quartile for linguistics, it ranks impressively within the Scopus Arts and Humanities category (#172/1088), placing it in the 84th percentile, and also holds a notable rank in the social sciences (#201/1167, 82nd percentile). The journal explores the intricate relationships between metaphorical language and social constructs, contributing valuable insights to both theoretical linguistics and practical applications. Its commitment to fostering scholarly discourse makes it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, underlining the significance of metaphor in shaping our understanding of social interaction and cultural dynamics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index16
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.37
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life12.30
JCI0.56
Total Documents178
WOS Total Citations203
SCIMAGO Total Citations424
SCIMAGO SELF Citations49
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.63
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.64
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #172/1088
Percentile 84.19
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #201/1167
Percentile 82.78
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 141/297
Percentile 52.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 180/297
Percentile 39.39
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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