Pomegranate

metrics 2024

Fostering Meaningful Discourse in Cultural Studies

Introduction

Pomegranate is a prominent journal published by EQUINOX PUBLISHING LTD, dedicated to the fields of Cultural Studies and Religious Studies. Launched in 2004 and spanning nearly two decades of scholarly output, Pomegranate serves as a significant platform for the dissemination of innovative research, exploring the intricate intersections of culture and religion. With a 2023 Scopus ranking of #314 in Religious Studies and #787 in Cultural Studies, the journal is recognized in the Q3 category, emphasizing its contribution to advancing knowledge in these vital areas of inquiry. Although it operates without an open-access model, the journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures the publication of high-quality research, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students looking to deepen their understanding of contemporary cultural dynamics and religious phenomena. Based in Sheffield, UK, Pomegranate continues to engage global scholarship and remains committed to fostering meaningful academic discourse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.30
H-Index10
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.22
Immediacy Index-
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life-
JCI0.18
Total Documents215
WOS Total Citations79
SCIMAGO Total Citations143
SCIMAGO SELF Citations59
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #314/644
Percentile 51.24
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #787/1304
Percentile 39.65
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 279/339
Percentile 17.70
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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