SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS

metrics 2024

Innovating economic research for a changing world.

Introduction

The South African Journal of Economics, published by Wiley, has been a cornerstone in the field of economics since its inception in 1933. With its ISSN 0038-2280 and E-ISSN 1813-6982, this esteemed journal serves as a vital platform for researchers and scholars to disseminate innovative economic research and theory, while also engaging in critical discussions relevant to both local and global contexts. The journal has consistently ranked within the Q3 category in Economics and Econometrics, showcasing its contribution to the academic community, as reflected in its Scopus ranking of #328/716 in the subject area. Although it does not currently offer Open Access options, the journal remains dedicated to advancing economic thought and analysis through rigorous peer-reviewed articles that cover a broad range of topics. With a commitment to excellence and relevance, the South African Journal of Economics continues to attract a diverse readership of researchers, professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of economic phenomena and policy implications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.39
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index38
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.35
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life8.10
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.45
Total Documents878
WOS Total Citations665
SCIMAGO Total Citations1864
SCIMAGO SELF Citations312
Scopus Journal Rank0.39
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.71
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Economics and Econometrics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #328/716
Percentile 54.19
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 273/597
Percentile 54.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 324/600
Percentile 46.00
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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