Religion State & Society

metrics 2024

Connecting the Dots: Faith, Politics, and Community

Introduction

Religion State & Society is a prestigious academic journal published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, focusing on the intricate relationships between religion, state, and society. With an ISSN of 0963-7494 and an E-ISSN of 1465-3974, this journal serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners in the fields of Religious Studies, Sociology, and Political Science. As a testament to its impact, it holds a Q1 ranking in Religious Studies and a Q2 ranking in Sociology and Political Science as of 2023, reflecting its significant contribution to the academic discourse. Spanning from 1992 to 2024, the journal publishes empirical research, theoretical analyses, and critical reviews that illuminate the dynamic interplay between religion and societal structures. Located in the UK, this journal offers a unique perspective crucial for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to understand the role of religion in contemporary social and political contexts. Although it does not offer Open Access options, the journal's high Scopus rankings—the 33rd percentile in Religious Studies and the 546th in Sociology and Political Science—underscore its credibility and influence in the scholarly community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.55
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.90
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life5.80
Citing Half Life9.10
JCI2.33
Total Documents586
WOS Total Citations406
SCIMAGO Total Citations1113
SCIMAGO SELF Citations133
Scopus Journal Rank0.55
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.41
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #33/644
Percentile 94.88
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #546/1466
Percentile 62.76
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 10/339
Percentile 97.05
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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