South Asian Studies

metrics 2024

Bridging Disciplines to Illuminate South Asia's Past and Present

Introduction

South Asian Studies, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, serves as a premier academic platform for scholars delving into the rich and diverse heritage of South Asia. With roots tracing back to 1985, this journal covers an expansive range of disciplines including archaeology, cultural studies, history, and linguistics, reflecting the multifaceted nature of South Asian societies. Although currently not Open Access, it maintains a robust presence in the scholarly community, featuring in the Q3 category across several relevant fields in 2023, and ranking within the top tiers of its peers in various Scopus categories. The journal operates from its United Kingdom headquarters in Abingdon and is crucial for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to contribute to an understanding of South Asia’s complex socio-cultural dynamics and historical narratives. By fostering a scholarly discourse that bridges various disciplines, South Asian Studies is instrumental in advancing knowledge and providing critical insights within the humanities and social sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.38
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.70
Citing Half Life22.10
JCI0.84
Total Documents309
WOS Total Citations200
SCIMAGO Total Citations200
SCIMAGO SELF Citations33
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.54
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #591/1760
Percentile 66.42
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #586/1304
Percentile 55.06
Quartile Q2
Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #509/1088
Percentile 53.22
Quartile Q2
Archeology (arts and humanities) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #195/413
Percentile 52.78
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ASIAN STUDIES
Rank 35/100
Percentile 65.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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