PUBLIC OPINION QUARTERLY

metrics 2024

Elevating Voices in Academic Inquiry

Introduction

Public Opinion Quarterly, published by Oxford University Press, is a leading academic journal that has been at the forefront of the study of public opinion since its inception in 1937. With its ISSN 0033-362X and E-ISSN 1537-5331, this esteemed quarterly occupies a prestigious position in the scholarly communication landscape, boasting Q1 rankings across multiple categories including Communication, History, and Sociology and Political Science for 2023. This reflects its significant impact and rigorous academic standards, with it consistently being placed in the top percentiles of Scopus rankings. The journal focuses on disseminating groundbreaking research that evaluates the role and influence of public opinion on politics, policy, and society, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. While adhering to a traditional publishing model, Public Opinion Quarterly commits to a diverse electronic presence, ensuring broader accessibility for critical research findings. Situated in the heart of the United Kingdom, the journal plays a crucial role in advancing the field of social sciences and continues to be a cornerstone for scholarly inquiry into the dynamics of public discourse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.64
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.50
H-Index119
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.02
Influence2.71
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life17.00
Citing Half Life7.90
JCI1.54
Total Documents1023
WOS Total Citations6865
SCIMAGO Total Citations8368
SCIMAGO SELF Citations607
Scopus Journal Rank1.64
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.62
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.46
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #16/1760
Percentile 99.09
Quartile Q1
History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #11/223
Percentile 95.07
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #81/511
Percentile 84.15
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #244/1466
Percentile 83.36
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #47/275
Percentile 82.91
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 39/227
Percentile 83.00
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 50/317
Percentile 84.40
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 24/263
Percentile 91.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 29/227
Percentile 87.22
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 54/317
Percentile 82.97
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 25/263
Percentile 90.49
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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