SOUTH ASIA-JOURNAL OF SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES

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Fostering Insightful Perspectives on South Asia's Heritage

Introduction

SOUTH ASIA-JOURNAL OF SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, stands as a seminal platform for scholarly discourse in South Asian studies. With a proud history dating back to 1971, the journal provides a comprehensive examination of the region's multifaceted cultural, historical, and socio-political dynamics. Renowned for its rigorous peer-reviewed articles, it is listed in the prestigious Q1 category in Cultural Studies and History and has garnered respect across the social sciences, indicated by its competitive rankings in Development and Sociology and Political Science. Although it does not currently offer open access, the journal's influence is evident, boasting an impressive impact in its fields as indicated by its Scopus rankings, with a noteworthy 88th percentile in History. Targeted towards researchers, professionals, and students alike, SOUTH ASIA-JOURNAL OF SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES is essential for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of South Asian complexities and contribute to ongoing academic conversations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.25
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.33
Influence0.68
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life16.40
JCI1.66
Total Documents1055
WOS Total Citations835
SCIMAGO Total Citations1486
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.25
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.56
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #195/1760
Percentile 88.92
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #282/1304
Percentile 78.37
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #744/1466
Percentile 49.25
Quartile Q3
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #204/306
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 97/176
Percentile 45.20
Quartile Q3
HISTORY
Rank 84/518
Percentile 83.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 21/176
Percentile 88.07
Quartile Q1
ASIAN STUDIES
Rank 10/100
Percentile 90.00
Quartile Q1
HISTORY
Rank 53/519
Percentile 89.79
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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