Reading & Writing-Journal of the Reading Association of South Africa

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Literacy and Education

Introduction

Reading & Writing - Journal of the Reading Association of South Africa is a distinguished open access journal published by AOSIS, focusing on pivotal research within the fields of education and linguistics. Established to promote literacy and reading initiatives, this journal serves as an invaluable platform for scholars and educators aiming to enhance literacy practices in the South African context and beyond. With an ISSN of 2079-8245 and e-ISSN 2308-1422, it enables a wide reach since its initiation as an open access publication in 2010, breaking barriers for the dissemination of knowledge. Its notable Q2 placement in Linguistics and Language and Q3 in Education underscores its relevance and rigor, reflecting a high standard in scholarship as per the 2023 metrics. Further, it holds commendable Scopus rankings across several categories, including a 75th percentile in Language and Linguistics, indicating its strong standing within the academic community. This journal not only allows for unrestricted access to cutting-edge research but also encourages collaboration and dialogue among researchers, educators, and practitioners, ultimately aiming to foster a deeper understanding of literacy development in diverse educational settings.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.15
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI0.38
Total Documents60
WOS Total Citations59
SCIMAGO Total Citations90
SCIMAGO SELF Citations13
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.79
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.96

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #270/1088
Percentile 75.18
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #321/1167
Percentile 72.49
Quartile Q2
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #980/1543
Percentile 36.49
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 520/756
Percentile 31.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 533/756
Percentile 29.50
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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