Shima-The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Unique Narratives of Island Societies

Introduction

Shima - The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures is a distinguished academic platform dedicated to exploring the multifaceted cultural dynamics and social phenomena specific to island societies. Published by Macquarie University, Division of Humanities in Australia, this open access journal has been a vital resource since its inception in 2007. With an impressive H-index and a convergence period from 2017 to 2024, Shima occupies a significant niche in various disciplines, evident in its 2023 quartile rankings, including Q1 in History and Q2 in Cultural Studies, among others. The journal's robust impact is reflected in its notable Scopus ranks, positioning it favorably among peer institutions, particularly in History and Cultural Studies. Researchers, students, and professionals who are engaged in island studies, anthropology, and related fields will find Shima a valuable repository for contemporary research, innovative methodologies, and interdisciplinary insights that highlight the rich cultural narratives of island communities.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index8
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.19
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life5.90
Citing Half Life11.40
JCI0.24
Total Documents200
WOS Total Citations205
SCIMAGO Total Citations254
SCIMAGO SELF Citations60
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.42
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.55
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #149/1760
Percentile 91.53
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #232/1304
Percentile 82.21
Quartile Q1
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #170/502
Percentile 66.14
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #499/821
Percentile 39.22
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 131/171
Percentile 23.70
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 119/172
Percentile 30.81
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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