RELIGIOUS STUDIES

metrics 2024

Advancing Scholarly Dialogue on Spiritual Traditions

Introduction

RELIGIOUS STUDIES, published by Cambridge University Press, is a prestigious journal dedicated to the exploration of diverse religious traditions and philosophical inquiries. With an ISSN of 0034-4125 and an E-ISSN of 1469-901X, this journal has established itself as a pivotal platform for scholarly dialogue since its inception in 1965, continuing its impactful contributions until 2024. The journal is ranked in the top quartile (Q1) in both Philosophy and Religious Studies, illustrating its significant standing within the academic community; it holds an impressive Scopus rank of #64 in Religious Studies and #180 in Philosophy, placing it in the 90th and 77th percentiles respectively. Though not open access, RELIGIOUS STUDIES offers critical insights and original research that address contemporary issues in spirituality, ethics, and interreligious dialogue, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between religion and society.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.40
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.35
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.00
Citing Half Life16.10
JCI1.72
Total Documents920
WOS Total Citations495
SCIMAGO Total Citations917
SCIMAGO SELF Citations260
Scopus Journal Rank0.40
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.77
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #64/644
Percentile 90.06
Quartile Q1
Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #180/806
Percentile 77.67
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 26/339
Percentile 92.33
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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