Religion Brain & Behavior

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Psychology of Belief and Behavior

Introduction

Religion Brain & Behavior is a premier journal in the domains of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology and Religious Studies, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd. With an impressive Q1 ranking in Religious Studies and Q2 ranking in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology for 2023, this journal is recognized for its pivotal role in advancing the interdisciplinary study of the interactions between religion, brain function, and behavior. The journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures the publication of high-quality research that contributes significantly to our understanding of cognitive processes as influenced by religious belief and practice. With its notable Scopus ranking placing it in the top 2% of journals in Religious Studies, and the accessibility to a diverse range of scholarly works, Religion Brain & Behavior is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to explore the complexities of religion and cognition in a scholarly context. It is based in the United Kingdom, operating from its headquarters at 2-4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.76
Journal Impact Factor3.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.80
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self3.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence1.27
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life5.00
Citing Half Life9.80
JCI5.25
Total Documents651
WOS Total Citations605
SCIMAGO Total Citations1584
SCIMAGO SELF Citations224
Scopus Journal Rank0.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.49
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.55
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.39

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #10/644
Percentile 98.45
Quartile Q1
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology in Psychology
Rank #96/165
Percentile 41.82
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 1/339
Percentile 99.71
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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