Small Wars and Insurgencies

metrics 2024

Advancing Understanding of Insurgency and Peacebuilding

Introduction

Small Wars and Insurgencies, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a leading academic journal in the field of Political Science and International Relations. With its ISSN 0959-2318 and E-ISSN 1743-9558, this esteemed publication has made significant contributions to the understanding of insurgency, counterinsurgency operations, and small-scale conflicts since its inception in 1990. Operating from the United Kingdom, this journal has an impact factor that reflects its standing within the field, currently placed in the Q2 category among its peers. The journal’s engaging content spans empirical research, theoretical discussions, and case studies, making it an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in contemporary security issues. Although not open access, the journal ensures broad dissemination of its valuable insights, contributing to the critical discourse on global conflicts and peacebuilding efforts. With converged years from 1990 to 2005 and resuming in 2007 through 2024, Small Wars and Insurgencies continues to be an indispensable platform for rigorous scholarship in today's ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.31
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.26
Influence0.47
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life6.40
Citing Half Life10.70
JCI0.55
Total Documents941
WOS Total Citations697
SCIMAGO Total Citations1818
SCIMAGO SELF Citations255
Scopus Journal Rank0.31
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #243/706
Percentile 65.58
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 94/165
Percentile 43.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 99/165
Percentile 40.00
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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