Politics and Religion

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Faith and Governance

Introduction

Politics and Religion is a leading journal published by Cambridge University Press, focusing on the intricate interrelationships between political systems and religious beliefs. With an ISSN of 1755-0483 and an E-ISSN of 1755-0491, this esteemed journal has achieved notable recognition, being classified in the Q1 category for Religious Studies and Q2 in Sociology and Political Science in 2023. Its exceptional standing is underscored by its Scopus rankings, placing it in the 98th percentile for Religious Studies and 73rd percentile for Sociology and Political Science. Spanning research and discourse from 2008 to 2024, the journal aims to foster a deeper understanding of how political ideologies shape and are shaped by religious contexts globally. Though not open access, the journal remains a crucial resource for researchers, professionals, and students eager to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of faith and governance, uncovering insights that are relevant to diverse audiences throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.49
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index26
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence0.76
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life5.90
Citing Half Life10.10
JCI2.01
Total Documents470
WOS Total Citations539
SCIMAGO Total Citations1146
SCIMAGO SELF Citations150
Scopus Journal Rank0.49
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.48
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.49

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #11/644
Percentile 98.29
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #388/1466
Percentile 73.53
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 153/317
Percentile 51.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 28/317
Percentile 91.17
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 18/339
Percentile 94.69
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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