Refuge

metrics 2024

Pioneering research for a better understanding of refuge.

Introduction

Refuge is a prominent open-access journal dedicated to the ever-evolving field of refugee studies, published by the Center for Refugee Studies at York University, Canada. Since its establishment in 1981, this journal has become a vital platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to disseminate and engage with research on refugee issues, encompassing cultural, social, and political dimensions. With a prolific history of publication covering significant periods from 1996 to 2024, Refuge has solidified its influence within multiple disciplines, being recognized in the Q1 category of Cultural Studies and achieving respectable rankings in Demography, Geography, Planning and Development, as well as Political Science and International Relations. These accolades, along with its strong commitment to open access, enhance the journal's accessibility and relevance in addressing global refugee crises. Researchers and professionals alike will find Refuge an essential resource for informed dialogue and innovative solutions in of one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.26
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index31
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.89
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life8.50
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI0.40
Total Documents590
WOS Total Citations591
SCIMAGO Total Citations871
SCIMAGO SELF Citations78
Scopus Journal Rank0.26
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.80
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.32

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #297/706
Percentile 57.93
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #666/1466
Percentile 54.57
Quartile Q2
Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #69/139
Percentile 50.36
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #504/821
Percentile 38.61
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 35/49
Percentile 29.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 37/49
Percentile 24.49
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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