POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

metrics 2024

Advancing Insights into Geopolitical Dynamics

Introduction

POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY is a leading journal published by Elsevier Sci Ltd, a prestigious name in academic publishing, committed to advancing knowledge in the fields of geography, planning and development, history, sociology, and political science. With an impressive impact factor reflected in its Q1 ranking across multiple disciplines including Geography and Planning and Development, this journal stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, exploring the complex interplay between geopolitics, social structures, and spatial dimensions. The journal, with ISSN 0962-6298 and E-ISSN 1873-5096, provides a platform for rigorous empirical research and theoretical advancements, making it essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and students aiming to engage deeply with contemporary political and geographic issues. As it converges research from its inception in 1983, POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY continues to influence discussions and drive innovations within its field, thus solidifying its role as a vital resource for advancing understanding of the spatial aspects of political phenomena.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.37
Journal Impact Factor4.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.20
H-Index114
Journal IF Without Self4.70
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.85
Influence1.65
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life6.60
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI1.65
Total Documents1881
WOS Total Citations5844
SCIMAGO Total Citations14889
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1780
Scopus Journal Rank1.37
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.49
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.02
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.96

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #2/1760
Percentile 99.89
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #101/1466
Percentile 93.11
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #101/821
Percentile 87.70
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 11/171
Percentile 93.90
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 9/317
Percentile 97.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 9/172
Percentile 94.77
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 46/317
Percentile 85.49
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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