PUBLIC HISTORIAN

metrics 2024

Innovating Historical Narratives for Today's Audience

Introduction

PUBLIC HISTORIAN is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by University of California Press, dedicated to advancing scholarship in the fields of history, museology, and conservation. Since its inception in 1978, this journal has provided an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students to explore the intricate relationships between historical interpretation and public engagement. With a commendable impact factor reflected in its rankings—Q2 in Conservation, Q2 in History, and Q2 in Museology—the journal is recognized for its rigorous academic contributions and insightful discourse. Although it does not currently offer open access options, the journal remains a crucial resource for those involved in the preservation and presentation of historical narratives. With its convergence into 2024, PUBLIC HISTORIAN continues to shape the field by connecting theory and practice, making it an invaluable asset in the academic community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.17
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.34
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.70
Citing Half Life15.10
JCI0.94
Total Documents780
WOS Total Citations391
SCIMAGO Total Citations525
SCIMAGO SELF Citations88
Scopus Journal Rank0.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #518/1760
Percentile 70.57
Quartile Q2
Museology in Arts and Humanities
Rank #29/83
Percentile 65.06
Quartile Q2
Conservation in Arts and Humanities
Rank #47/103
Percentile 54.37
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 234/518
Percentile 54.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 145/519
Percentile 72.06
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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