South African Journal of Higher Education

metrics 2024

Connecting ideas to transform higher education.

Introduction

South African Journal of Higher Education, published by SUNJOURNALS, is a leading peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing scholarship in the field of higher education. As an Open Access journal since 2016, it ensures that research findings are freely accessible to a global audience, fostering collaboration and innovation among researchers, educators, and policymakers. With the ISSN 1011-3487 and E-ISSN 1753-5913, this journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that addresses current challenges and trends in higher education within South Africa and beyond. The journal's commitment to scholarly excellence enhances its importance in contributing to impactful educational practices and reforms. By providing a platform for contemporary academic discourse, it serves as a vital resource for professionals in the field, facilitating the exchange of ideas that can shape the future of higher education. For researchers, this journal is an invaluable tool for staying abreast of the latest studies, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.15
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.20
Citing Half Life9.10
JCI0.35
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations859
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 555/756
Percentile 26.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 547/756
Percentile 27.65
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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