South African Journal of Accounting Research

metrics 2024

Connecting Global Minds Through Accounting Innovation

Introduction

Welcome to the South African Journal of Accounting Research, a vital platform for scholars and practitioners in the field of accounting. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal aims to foster the growth of accounting knowledge through the dissemination of innovative research findings and thoughtful analyses. With an ISSN of 1029-1954 and an E-ISSN of 2376-3981, it serves a global readership engaged in the evolving landscape of accounting practices, theories, and applications. The journal has established a reputation as a significant contributor to the discipline, currently categorized within the Q3 in Accounting and Q2 in Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) quartiles as of 2023. Although currently not an open-access journal, it provides valuable insights through its rigorously peer-reviewed articles. With a focus on the intersections of business and accounting, this journal is crucial for advancing academic discourse and professional practice in the accounting sector. Researchers, professionals, and students will find it an indispensable resource for staying abreast of trends and developments from 2018 to 2024 and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.38
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index8
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life5.00
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI0.35
Total Documents74
WOS Total Citations132
SCIMAGO Total Citations176
SCIMAGO SELF Citations21
Scopus Journal Rank0.38
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.66
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Business, Management and Accounting in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #110/218
Percentile 49.54
Quartile Q3
Accounting in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #96/176
Percentile 45.45
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS, FINANCE
Rank 160/231
Percentile 31.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS, FINANCE
Rank 165/231
Percentile 28.57
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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