Rhetoric & Public Affairs

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue Between Rhetoric and Social Change

Introduction

Rhetoric & Public Affairs is a distinguished academic journal published by Michigan State University Press, specializing in the intersection of communication, linguistics, sociology, and political science. With an ISSN of 1094-8392 and E-ISSN 1534-5238, this journal serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners to explore the role of rhetoric in public discourse and the impact of communication strategies on societal issues. Since its inception, it has consistently contributed to foundational research with an impressive impact factor, solidifying its place in the Q3 quartile in Communication and Q2 in Linguistics and Language for 2023. Operating under rigorous academic standards, it ranks favorably across various dimensions, making it particularly relevant for professionals and students interested in the latest developments within these fields. While the journal is not open access, it remains a crucial resource for advancing knowledge in understanding how rhetoric shapes public affairs and influences policy-making. With a clear objective to enhance interdisciplinary discourse, Rhetoric & Public Affairs invites contributions that push the boundaries of traditional rhetoric studies into contemporary contexts.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.18
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.33
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life13.00
Citing Half Life12.00
JCI0.33
Total Documents318
WOS Total Citations427
SCIMAGO Total Citations481
SCIMAGO SELF Citations71
Scopus Journal Rank0.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.48
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.51
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #390/1088
Percentile 64.15
Quartile Q2
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #464/1167
Percentile 60.24
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #908/1466
Percentile 38.06
Quartile Q3
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #329/511
Percentile 35.62
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 169/227
Percentile 25.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 160/227
Percentile 29.52
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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