OCTOBER

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Convergence of Literature, Music, and Art

Introduction

OCTOBER is a seminal journal published by MIT PRESS that spans a diverse array of interdisciplinary themes within the humanities, specifically focusing on literature and literary theory, music, and the visual arts and performing arts. Established in 2002, this journal has become a cornerstone for scholars and practitioners seeking critical discourse and innovative research across its converged fields, maintaining a respectable impact factor that attests to its influence in academic circles. While OCTOBER currently does not offer open access, it provides valuable insights and analysis that drive contemporary thought and discussion, positioned in the Q2 and Q3 quartiles of Scopus rankings. The journal’s commitment to high-quality scholarship makes it an essential resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of cultural and artistic practices, reflecting the evolving landscape of the arts and humanities from a rigorously theoretical perspective.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.38
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life31.70
Citing Half Life28.30
JCI0.37
Total Documents655
WOS Total Citations1171
SCIMAGO Total Citations335
SCIMAGO SELF Citations24
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.18
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.15

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #736/1106
Percentile 33.45
Quartile Q3
Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #480/667
Percentile 28.04
Quartile Q3
Music in Arts and Humanities
Rank #155/180
Percentile 13.89
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 184/406
Percentile 54.68
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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