Pacific Focus

metrics 2024

Illuminating Contemporary Issues in the Pacific Region

Introduction

Pacific Focus is a renowned academic journal published by WILEY, focusing on the dynamic fields of Political Science and International Relations. Established in 1986, it has developed a reputation for disseminating innovative research and critical analysis pertinent to the geopolitical landscape of the Pacific region and beyond. With an impressive rank of #370/706 in Political Science and International Relations, notably achieving a Q2 category rating in 2023, it serves as a vital resource for scholars and practitioners alike. The journal also holds a respectable Q3 status in Sociology and Political Science, reflecting its broad interdisciplinary appeal. While currently not offering Open Access, Pacific Focus maintains a commitment to high-quality scholarship through rigorous peer-review processes. Researchers, professionals, and students will find it an essential platform for exploring contemporary issues, fostering academic dialogue, and contributing to the field's evolution.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.25
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.24
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.40
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI0.50
Total Documents415
WOS Total Citations155
SCIMAGO Total Citations492
SCIMAGO SELF Citations61
Scopus Journal Rank0.25
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.81
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.84
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.91

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #370/706
Percentile 47.59
Quartile Q3
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #792/1466
Percentile 45.98
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 74/176
Percentile 58.20
Quartile Q2
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 112/165
Percentile 32.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 108/176
Percentile 38.64
Quartile Q3
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 103/165
Percentile 37.58
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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