PUBLIC CULTURE

metrics 2024

Connecting Ideas Across Cultures and Disciplines.

Introduction

PUBLIC CULTURE is a distinguished journal published by DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, known for its critical engagement with contemporary cultural studies and interdisciplinary scholarship. As a leading platform since its inception in 1996, PUBLIC CULTURE examines the intersections of culture, politics, and various social paradigms, fostering dialogue that challenges conventional wisdom and encourages innovative perspectives. With an impact factor that reflects its robust academic contribution, the journal is indexed in Scopus and spans multiple disciplines, ranking within the top quartiles in Arts and Humanities as well as Communication. Although it operates under a traditional subscription model, its scholarly output significantly influences fields within social psychology and related areas, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to engage with the dynamic landscape of public culture. With its commitment to publishing high-quality articles that explore the complexities of cultural phenomena, PUBLIC CULTURE remains a vital conduit for scholarly exchange and discovery.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.44
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index86
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.22
Influence1.23
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life20.30
Citing Half Life11.40
JCI1.10
Total Documents696
WOS Total Citations2903
SCIMAGO Total Citations3380
SCIMAGO SELF Citations122
Scopus Journal Rank0.44
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.63
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.19

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #160/552
Percentile 71.01
Quartile Q2
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #195/511
Percentile 61.84
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #213/310
Percentile 31.29
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 56/139
Percentile 60.10
Quartile Q2
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 20/59
Percentile 66.90
Quartile Q2
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 20/59
Percentile 66.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 33/139
Percentile 76.26
Quartile Q1
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 21/59
Percentile 64.41
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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