NOVEL-A FORUM ON FICTION

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Landscape of Literary Theory

Introduction

NOVEL-A FORUM ON FICTION, published by DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, is an influential peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the critical exploration and analysis of contemporary fiction. With an ISSN of 0029-5132 and an E-ISSN of 1945-8509, this journal serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners in the fields of literature and literary theory. Its commendable impact factor and a ranking of #265/1106 in Scopus place it firmly within the 75th percentile of its category, highlighting the quality and relevance of its published work. Operating within the United States, NOVEL spans contributions from 2002 to 2024, providing comprehensive coverage in its Q3 quartile ranking for 2023. Though it does not offer Open Access, the journal’s dedication to fostering scholarly dialogue and advancing critical thought in narrative studies makes it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of fiction and its myriad implications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.11
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index18
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.43
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life16.80
Citing Half Life17.30
JCI1.09
Total Documents514
WOS Total Citations360
SCIMAGO Total Citations356
SCIMAGO SELF Citations19
Scopus Journal Rank0.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.21
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #265/1106
Percentile 76.04
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERATURE
Rank 48/199
Percentile 75.88
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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