Public Relations Inquiry

metrics 2024

Advancing the Dialogue in Public Relations Research

Introduction

Public Relations Inquiry is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd, dedicated to advancing the field of public relations and communication studies. With its ISSN 2046-147X and E-ISSN 2046-1488, the journal provides a platform for rigorous research and critical discourse, encompassing themes of communication strategies, organizational behaviors, and the linguistic aspects of public relations. Having achieved an esteemed Q1 rating in both Communication and Linguistics and Language as of 2023, it stands out in the upper echelons of academic journals, reflecting its impact on the field. In addition, it maintains respectable rankings across various business management categories, making it an essential resource for professionals and scholars alike. With a commitment to fostering innovative research, the journal encapsulates the confluence of theory and practice, making it vital for anyone interested in the nuances of public relations and its evolving landscape. While currently not an open-access journal, Public Relations Inquiry remains indispensable for those seeking to enrich their understanding of strategic communication in today's dynamic environment.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.59
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.74
Immediacy Index1.80
Cited Half Life5.20
Citing Half Life9.10
JCI1.03
Total Documents187
WOS Total Citations522
SCIMAGO Total Citations698
SCIMAGO SELF Citations66
Scopus Journal Rank0.59
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.71
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.80
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #93/1167
Percentile 92.03
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #88/511
Percentile 82.78
Quartile Q1
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #94/230
Percentile 59.13
Quartile Q2
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #208/478
Percentile 56.49
Quartile Q2
Marketing in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #101/210
Percentile 51.90
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 41/227
Percentile 82.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 60/227
Percentile 73.57
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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